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W*dn**day, July 27,1024 *Houston Tlmes-Journal Page 2B High school students to select Grad course High school students will have to choose either a college preparatory or a vocational/applied technology path to high school graduation beginning with ninth graders in fall 1995. The State Board of Education Thursday adopted Stale Superintendent Werner Rogers' recommendation that the high school program be stmegthened by eliminating the general track as a high school program of study. “This change raises academic standards for every high school student effective in fall 1995,” said Rogers. “It will ensure that each student’s course work is focused and goal oriented and that all our graduates leave high school with the skills they need to succeed in life.” The board’s action does not Stubbs receives degree at ABAC Dennis F. Stubbs Jr. of Perry received a degree in Forest Faulk records 4.0 FVSC average Sandra L. Faulk of Bonaire was one of 49 students at Fort Valley State College that recorded a perfect Owens makes FVSC Dean's List Pamela Owens of Elko was one of 224 students who met the quali fications for the spring quarter Dean's List at Fort Valley State Davis receives WGA scholarship Jarvis Davis of Perry has been selected by the Women Grocers of America as one of three recipients of the Mary Macey Scholarship. Davis is an incoming freshman at Fort Valley State College where MMR required for sixth graders All upcoming sixth graders are required to have an MMR booster before entering school on August 19. Beat the rush, immunize now. Immunizations are available at the Perry office of the Houston County MGTI names honor roll students Area students listed to Middle Georgia Technical Institute's Honor Roll for Spring Quarter are: •Kevin D. Bloodworth, Donna L. Flowers, Mabel D. Moss and Robert C. Mclnvale, all of Perry. Graduation set for GED students Graduation ceremonies for some County High School. The school is 60 students who attained GED's located off Highway 96, just west through Middle Georgia Technical of the intersection of Highway 96 institute's Adult Literacy Department will be held at 10:30 and Houston Lake Road in Warner a.m. Saturday, July 30, at Houston Robins. Brewer selected to 12th showcase Lora Elizabeth Brewer of Perry has been selected to participate in the 12th season of Southeastern Music Center in Columbus. One of a select group of some 40 students, Brewer is a student of the oboe. Cotton awarded Merit at Lincoln Dana Cotton of Bonaire has been named the recipient of the Merit Scholarship at Lincoln Memorial University. The Merit Scholarship is awarded to select high school graduates who project high academic ability and leadership potential. She is a graduate of Perry High Davis’ recognized for scholastics Nova L. Davis and Bristol C. Davis were recognized for their scholastic achievement during the Spring Quarter at the University of Georgia. Bristol's announcement reads: "In recognition of superior academic accomplishment represented by a 4.0 grade point average for the quarter, Bristol C. Davis has been named a Presidential Scholar for Spring 1994.” School news affect the special education diploma or the certificate of attendance and does not apply to students currently enrolled in the basic high school diploma program. The new diploma program will require that all students earn at least 21 Carnegie units: four in English; three in math; three in science; three in social studies; one in health, safety and physical education and at least one unit from a single area or combination of foreign language, fine arts, computer technology or JROTC. For the college prep program, students must also take two years of the same foreign language and four electives. Those in the vocational program must also complete four vocational classes, with three of the four in a single vocational area, and two electives. Technology from Abraham Baldwin College in Tifton on June 11, 4.0 average and was listed on the Dean's List for spring quarter. College after they posted a 3.33 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale. he plans to pursue a degree in food and nutrition. He is one of 15 chil dren growing up on a family farm and his interest in the food industry began with a job at a local restau rant. Health Department each Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and each Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. For more information, please call the health department at 987-1717. •William J. Edes and Roger W. Tennent, both of Kathleen. •Brian C. Snelgrove of Elko. •Doris V. Grant, David A. Schult and Kay M. Squires, all of Bonaire. Brewer is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Johnny Brewer. She is cur rently attending Columbus College and is a 1993 graduate of Perry High School where she received the John Philip Sousa Award, the Golden Eagle Award and Outstanding Senior Award. School and is the daughter of Donald Cotton. Lincoln Memorial University is a career-oriented, liberal arts institution, with an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students. The University, located on a historic 1,000 acre campus in Harrogate, Tenn., is a living memorial to Abraham Lincoln. Nova's announcement reads: "The Dean of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, The University of Georgia, has the pleasure to announce that Nova L. Davis has been named to the Dean's List of the College in recognition of high academic achievement during the Spring Quarter 1994." Bristol and Nova are the daughters of Bill and Wanda Davis of Perry. . A- i■ ■ fcdplHWi*. 4 Local births Malry Greysden Allmon II Malry Greysden Allmon II was born on Tuesday, July 12, 1994 to Heather and Jason Allmon of Fort Valley. Maternal grandmother is DeAnn Borders of Fort Valley. Paternal grandparents are Jerry and Sue Allmon of Byron. Nicholas Brandon Ryberg Brenda and Kirt Ryberg, of Hayneville, formerly residents of Warner Robins, wish to announce the birth of a son, Nicholas Brandon who was born on Thursday, July 21, 1994. Nicholas comes into this world to two older sisters, Miranda and Erika. Subscribe Today Call 987-1823 \ OTNN ■ lAfippipcc \ mo. r lifetime rh| . \\ music lli rmi(liil . i#aDie IS \ here \ GREAT PRICE nepe — Get ready for a brand new / * I V \ experience in Cable . JMjWI IHUh %U X, \ Television: Vfewlng-fainlly JT f TTMIIIi L rm-mmmmsJf \ entertainment you canViewWiJ I I 'hi />giy/ \ In your own home, town A * fuM de2aiis Can US tOCIaV * or wjP" sS-a N vs. ESFn Stofrfn CJMNJ MMM jlj-jj hh M CABLE TV PROGRAMMING BSB NOW AVAILABLE EVERYWHERL..COUIUTRY OR CITY! XL -800-988 0882 1 Angela Michele Rowland SUPER SPECIAL Diamond Buttercup „ CJ " 6 Earrings 2 pt tw Mon-Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm A Tradition of Quality and Service Announcements Rowland to wed Conner in August 27 ceremony • Mr. and Mrs. Pete Stokes announce the engagement of her daughter, Angela Michele Rowland to Mr. Thomas Wesley Conner, Jr. of Hawkinsville. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Jerry C. McCommons and the granddaughter of Mrs. Sally Daniel and the late Mr. Neal Brightwell McCommons, all of Hawkinsville. She is the granddaughter of Ms. Lillian Rowland of Warner Robins and the late Mr. Fred Watson Rowland of Cordele. Miss Rowland is a 1988 graduate of Perry High School and will continue studying at Macon College this fall majoring in English Education. She is employed at Impressions in Perry and is a member of the International City Church of God in Warner Bridal Registry 9 Barbara Goodwin / Bill Bledsoe - 7-31-94 Christie Young / Mark Brown - 8- 6-94 Letitia Rice / Maurice Releford - 8-6-94 Lisa Vintson / Chris Cosby - 8-13-94 Angela Huff / Joe McCormick - 8-13-94 Bonnie Howard / Kirk Willis - 8-20-94 Angela Rowland / Thomas Wesley Conner - 8-27-94 Julie Bishop / Phillip Moore, Jr. - 9-17-94 Kathym Moore / Jim MCKinney - 11-5-94 LaDonna Chamlee / Thomas Watson - 1-1-94 Robins. The groom-elect is the son of Alice Conner Young and the late Thomas W. (Buster) Conner, Sr. of Hawkinsville. He is the grandson of Mrs. Hildred R. Conner and the late Mr. G. W. Conner of Hawkinsville and the late Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Mims of Tifton. Mr. Conner is a 1982 graduate of Baker Academy, a 1984 graduate of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, and a 1990 graduate of Georgia Southwestern College where he received a BBA degree in Business Management. He is self employed and an employee of the Pulaski Stockyards in Hawkinsville. The wedding is planned for Saturday, August 27, 1994 at the First Baptist Church in Hawkinsville.