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About Jackson herald. (Jefferson, Jackson County, Ga.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (May 31, 2023)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023 THE JACKSON HERALD PAGE 3B o o School Moak receives Farm Bureau scholarship Davis Moak, a graduate of Jeffer son High School, received the Donald Childs Scholarship that is awarded by Jackson County Farm Bureau. Moak will begin her freshman year at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural Col lege pursuing a major in Agribusiness. Childs, a longtime Georgia Farm Bureau volunteer, served on the GFB Board of Directors from 1979 to 2008 and was the North Georgia Vice Presi dent from 1984-2008. This scholarship was originated in his honor to recog nize and assist a deserving young per son who is pursuing a college degree in agriculture or a related field. The scholarship is designed to promote leadership development within the ag riculture sector, to encourage students to appreciate the values and opportu nities of rural life, and to foster an in terest on the part of young people in Jackson County. Ledford receives Farm Bureau scholarship Joseph Ledford, a graduate of Empow er College and Career Center, received the Donald Childs Scholarship that is award ed by Jackson County Farm Bureau. Ledford will begin his first year at Oklahoma State University pursuing a major in Agribusiness. Childs, a longtime Georgia Farm Bu reau volunteer, served on the GFB Board of Directors from 1979 to 2008 and was the North Georgia Vice President from 1984-2008. This scholarship was origi nated in his honor to recognize and assist a deserving young person who is pursuing a college degree in agriculture or a related field. The scholarship is designed to pro mote leadership development within the agriculture sector, to encourage students to appreciate the values and opportunities of rural life, and to foster an interest on the part of young people in Jackson County. Commerce FFA making bee ‘hotels’ Members of a Commerce High School FFA class are making wooden bee “hotels” in an effort to provide housing for the important pollinators in the community. Here, Gracie Bennett (C) is attaching a roof to her hotel as Addie Meredith holds the wood in place (L) and instructor Skyler Davis (R) looks on. James Truck works on a bee hotel during a FFA class at Com merce High School. The class is making bee hotels for native pollinators in the community. NEWS FROM COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PIEDMONT ANNOUNCES 2023 GRADUATES Over 300 Piedmont University students received undergraduate and graduate degrees on Friday. May 5, during two commencement ceremonies. Class of 2023 graduates include: • Kimberly Archer of Maysville • Jessica Lunceford of Athens • Jaclyn Whitehead of Maysville • Amelia Lester of Nicholson • Natalie Vargo of Athens • Madison Gott of Hoschton • Justin McClure of Pendergrass • Lindsey Chitwood of Commerce • Cooper Rework of Jefferson. Rework received the H.M. Stewart Sr. Award of Excellence, presented an nually to the top honor graduate of Piedmont Univer sity. The senior had the best grade point average in the class of 2023. Rework received a trophy to keep, while a larger one is on display in the Arrendale Library’s honors comer. • Darian Summers of Jefferson • Connie Mayberry of Maysville •Alison Shockley of Maysville • Marilen Rodriguez-Antunez of Athens • Olivia Bullock of Hoschton • Jordyn Smith of Athens • Nola Bryant of Hoschton • Andrew Williams of Jefferson THE CLASSIC CENTER AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO JCHS JUNIOR The Classic Center Cultural Foundation has an nounced the recipients of its 2023 performing and visual arts scholarships. Georgia Lance, a Jackson County High School junior, was among recipients. Lance was awarded as part of the Region One Act All-Star Cast for 2021 and 2022, she was a 2022 Geor gia Governor’s Honors Program nominee and 2023 semi-finalist in voice. In addition to her vocal perform ing talents, she is also a member of the National Honor Society and served as the first chair in French Horn for the Jackson County High School Band. Lance plans to attend college to continue her studies in music and theatre, with the hopes of performing as a professional actress with a musical theatre company or show. Performing and visual arts scholarships are open to 9th through 12th grade high school students in the Northeast Georgia region. See more college and university news on 8B. Start earning today with Bank OZK! <4.40%> 7-MONTH CD OR IRA CD * SPECIAL <5.20%> 13-MONTH CD OR IRA CD * SPECIAL Visit our Jefferson location or open an account online at ozk.com** <> Bank OZK Greater awaits" ozk.com I Member FDIC ‘Annual Percentage Yield (APY) effective as of the publication date. Offer applies to new CDs only. $1,000 minimum deposit to open and is required to earn stated APY. Penalty for early withdrawal. 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