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LCHS graduation rate
tops state average
for 10th year
Lamar County
High achieved
another record
setting number of
graduates in the
class of 2021, with
an 86.26% gradu
ation rate. This
exceeds the state
average for the tenth
consecutive year, said Dr.
Jute Wilson, superinten
dent.
“We want to recognize
the efforts of LCHS prin
cipal Dr. David Boland
and his staff for this
accomplishment. While
our goal will always be
to graduate every child
in four years, we are
pleased with this result
in light of the many chal
lenges school systems
have faced due to the CO-
V1D-19 pandemic these
last few years,” Wilson
added.
He also noted that the
rate “is far from a high
school indicator
- the core founda
tions, support and
nurture from our
staff at the primary,
elementary and
middle school level,
instilled in these
graduates, has
paved the path to suc
cess.” Wilson also noted
that the system takes
pride in the success
indicated in the sub
group breakdown: from
the class of 2021, stu
dents with special needs
obtained a record-setting
92.59% graduation rate.
“These results don’t
happen by themselves,”
Wilson said. “They are
the result of countless
individuals within the
school system, friends,
and family, who under
stand the importance of
education. As we like to
say, it’s good to be us!”
WILSON
BIBSAA to meet Thursday
The Barnesville High
& Industrial Booker
Schools Alumni Associa
tion will meet Thursday,
October 28, 5 p.m. at
the E.P. Roberts Center.
Persons who attended
Barnesville High & In
dustrial, Booker Schools,
their descendants and
persons who support the
purpose of the Associa
tion are welcome.
For more informa
tion contact the alumni
email: bibhsaa2012@
gmail.com or call 770-
358-7660.
FFA fall plant sale Wed.
Lamar
County High
FFA will hold a
fall plant sale
on Wednes
day, October
27 from 3-5
p.m. Flowering
annuals are $4 for four
packs and include Pansy
- Delta, Pansy - Majestic
Giant, Snapdragon - Snap
shot, Snapdragon - Rock
et, Snapdragon - Sonnet
and Marigold -
Hot Pack. Veg
etables are $3
for four packs
and include
Romaine let
tuce, broccoli,
cauliflower
and collards.
All questions can
be directed to kaleigh.
payne@lamar.kl2.ga.us
at Lamar County High
School.
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Gordon State College received a $15,000 grant from the Georgia Power Foundation.
Georgia Power Foundation awards
Gordon State College with a $15,000 grant
Gordon State College
received a $15,000 grant
from Georgia Power on
Thursday, Oct. 14. Funds
will be used to provide
support for the African
American Male Initiative
(AAMI), increasing the
college graduation rates
and producing African
American male teachers
in the state of Georgia.
“We are excited
about the opportunity
to partner with Gordon
State College to support
its AAMI program, not
only with funding, but
also through our employ
ees’ engagement,” said
Jeneen Andrews, Lamar
County local manager
and GSC Board of Trustee
member. “The program
has produced many suc
cessful outcomes. Joining
efforts is a great way for
Georgia Power to posi
tively impact the higher
education trajectory for
student participants, pav
ing the way for greater
equality and economic
growth in our communi
ties.”
As of August of 2021,
AAMI serves approxi
mately 1,000 students
at 22 institutions across
the University System of
Georgia, and the pro
gram is supported by
42 dedicated directors
and assistant directors
who volunteer their time
to the program. GSC’s
AAMI directors include
vice presidents, deans,
professors and depart
ment chairs. Thirty-five
percent of its directors
hold a PhD.
“I am so grateful for
the support that Gor
don State College has
received, and the gener
osity from the Georgia
Power Foundation will
continue to improve the
College and enhance
student success,” said
Dr. Kirk A. Nooks, GSC
President.
AAMI’s mission is to
provide an Integrated
Program Model of aca
demic and social tools
that support students
adopting a positive
mindset to success
fully complete classes,
elevate their cumulative
GPAs and matriculate
through each academic
level and graduate.
AAMI’s mission blends
with the USG’s commit
ment to the Momentum
Approach. The Integrated
Program Model includes
academic skills enrich
ment, student support
services, adult and peer
mentoring plus leader
ship development.
“It is truly an honor for
a company like Georgia
Power to recognize the
needs of students on
our campus,” said Ryran
Traylor, GSC AAMI
Director and Lecturer in
Business and Health and
Wellness. “I am glad that
AAMI was included with
the Education Depart
ment in this incredible
opportunity. The resourc
es provide not only will
enhance their education
al experiences, but will
also expand their lived
experiences. Georgia
Power’s relationship has
provided inspiration and
encouragement for our
students.”
USG’s College 2025
initiative and the Momen
tum Approach have dem
onstrated the need to
update the structure and
content of USG’s general
education curriculum to
better prepare students
with the skills, knowledge
and experience to be suc
cessful.
“We are very excited
to partner with Ms. Deon
Tucker and Ms. Jeneen
Andrews at Georgia Pow
er, and the GSC students
will benefit tremendously
from the generous level
support that has been
received,” said Montrese
Adger Fuller, Vice Presi
dent of Advancement,
External Relations and
Marketing and Executive
Director of the Gordon
State College Foundation.
Founded in 1852,
GSC is a member of the
University System of
Georgia. The college has
a distinctive legacy of
excellent scholarship
and service. GSC offers
13 four-year degrees, 13
associate-level degrees,
and 1 Nexus degree
which includes multiple
baccalaureate pathways
for students. With an
enrollment of over 3,000
students, GSC offers an
intimate academic setting
in state-of-the-art class
rooms and laboratories.
In this setting, students
receive individualized at
tention that only a small
college with dedicated
faculty and staff can
provide.
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