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PAGE 16A — THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. AUGUST 20, 2009 School News Coker elected vice-president of Northeast District 4-H Senior Board Nathan Coker, son of Rex and Melinda Coker, was elected to serve as the 2009-10 vice-president of the Northeast District 4-H Senior Board of Directors. Coker, a senior at Madison County High School, will serve on the eight-member board that will plan and lead the 4-H events for the members of the 39-county district. Coker, who also is a member of the MCHS Rifle Team, has served as pres ident of the County 4-H Board of Directors for two years and participates in the target sports project area. In addition to his district obligations, he will be work ing with state officials to increase awareness of 4-H. COKER TEACHER, SUPPORT EMPLOYEE AWARD WINNERS The Madison County School System has announced that Madison County Middle School’s Michelle Krolikowski is the district-wide teacher of the year and Ila Elementary’s Willie Lou Stoyle is the support employee of the year. The individual school winners are as follows: Jacelyn Deal (Colbert Elementary teacher of the year), Julie Finnegan (Colbert Elementary support employee of the year), Joey Hill (Comer Elementary teacher of the year), Dorothy Benson (Comer support employee person of the year), Christy Collier (Danielsville teacher of the year), Joseph Jarrett (Danielsville support employee of the year), Amanda Griffin (Hull-Sanford Elementary teacher of the year), Teresa Bishop (Hull-Sanford support employee of the year), Heather Hanley (Ila Elementary teacher of the year), Willie Lou Stoyle (Ila Elementary support employee of the year), Michelle Krolikowski (Madison County Middle School teacher of the year), Angel Johnson (Madison County Middle School support employee of the year), Michelle Brantley (Madison County High School teacher of the year), Pam Hanley (Madison County High School support employee of the year.) School notes Class of 1959 reunion set for August 29 The Madison County High School Class of 1959 reunion will be held on August 29 and organiz ers are still seeking information on the following: Patricia Lester, Lawanna Hicks Mangleburg, Gene McElroy, Ophelia Whitley Payne, Henry Wheeler and teach er Ed Hemphill. If anyone has the address or contact informa tion for any of these, contact Jean Strickland Ginn at 706-789-2330. FFA alumni invites new members to Aug. 25 meeting The Madison County Future Farmers of America Alumni would like to invite all past and present members of the Future Farmers of America to the first meeting of the new school year, which is scheduled for Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. at Madison County High School in the agricultural room. Members say those interested did not have to be a member of FFA when they attended school to become an alumni member now. “If you are interested in agriculture and have a desire to see our children grow up and keep the farming business alive, come and join us,’’ alumni members said. “If you would be interested in joining, call 706- 795-2747 or 706-248-2020. Madison County’s special Olympians were recognized at the Madison County Board of Education’s Aug. 11 meeting. Submitted photo Special olympians recognized IT-- A mi i j frV. \ * fc 1 t ,i i'j i, Hi JjL r. i J T Eight Madison County students participated in the Georgia Summer Special Olympics at Emory University May 29-31, winning 11 medals — six of them gold — in track and field and swimming events. Medalists included: •Hannah Baird—25-meter swim (gold), 50-meter swim (fourth). •J.C. Edwards — 25-meter swim (silver), 50-meter swim (bronze). •Aniston Franklin —25-meter swim (gold), 50-meter swim (fourth). •David McElroy —200-meter dash (bronze), 100-meter dash (fifth). •Nathan Pierce — 100-meter dash (gold), 200- meter dash (gold). •Nicolas Pierce — gold in 15-meter walk (gold), 15-meter floatation (gold). •Bryan Roach —25-meter swim (fourth), 50-meter swim (fifth). •Karlee Tyner — 15-meter walk (silver) and 15-meter flotation (silver). Madisun PARK Freshman Academy FFA welcomes new face Finally, affordable quality housing! These fantastic 3 bed / 2 bath homes are located on a quiet cul-de-sac street in the heart of Madison County, just across from the recreation department, and just over a mile to all 3 schools in Danielsville. With sod yards, fireplaces, arched doorways and more, these low maintenance homes are a bargain, from $109,900 - $114,900. There are several existing homes to choose from, or choose your lot and customize your own! www.NewMatHsonGountvHomes.com WoW! Boot Camp is an outdoor fitness program for women & men of all fitness levels, ages, and sizes looking to lose weight, reduce body fat, increase strength, stamina, self-esteem, and energy level. Visit wowbootcamp.net to learn more about our programs in Athens, Jefferson, Oconee County and Madison County. Register online today! <ii» m L’- k $20,000 BUYER INCENTIVE PROGRAM The Madison County Freshman Academy FFA chapter has a new face. Sarah Kane has been placed at the Freshman Academy this fall semester to complete her student teaching requirement. Kane is an agricultural education major and is graduating from the University of Georgia this coming May. She will work at the Freshman Academy under the supervision of Trisha Lastly. Kane is originally from Columbia, Maryland, and now lives in Athens where she attends college, Kane grew up in 4-H, competing in speaking and consumer judging events, and was once a state champion for Maryland. When she moved to Athens she joined Collegiate FFA and served as treasurer and of Sigma Alpha in 2008. Kane is also a member of the UGA women’s lacrosse team where she serves as fundraising chair and plays attack. Kane decided early in her time at UGA that agriculture educa tion was the career path for her. She has a passion for children and teaching and has always been interested in agriculture since she started in 4-H. She is hoping to start graduate school next summer to study agricultural leadership and start looking for a teaching position in the spring of 2011. Kane said she is very excited about teaching the students under Lastly’s supervision at Madison and getting to work with Cindy Jones, Kay Farmer and Jerry Taylor at the high school. 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