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The 2009-2010 BCHS Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Brooks County High School Principal Howard Akers is pleased to announce the 2009-2010 Valedictorian, Hannah Hodum and Salutatorian, Stephanie Williams.  Hodum is the daughter of Arnold and Teresa Hodum.  After graduation she plans to attend Valdosta State University and major in sports medicine/athletic training or physical therapy.  Her extra-curricular activities and community involvement include playing softball, soccer, and being a member of the Colony Bank Junior Board and the Quitman-Brooks County Chamber of Commerce Junior Board. Some of her honors include highest average in Physical Science, Human Anatomy, Spanish I, Exercise and Weight Control, Algebra II, Algebra III, 9th Grade Honors Literature, and 11th Grade Honors Literature.   Hannah’s motivation comes from a quote from Mia Hamm, “Celebrate what you’ve accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.” Williams is the daughter of Steve and Dana Williams.  She plans to attend Mercer University to become a Pharmacist.  While in high school she has been a member of Student Council serving as President, Co-editor of Yearbook and on the Colony Bank Junior Board. Her honors include Highest Average in Geometry, 9th Grade Literature, and 10th Grade Literature.   Her motto is “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent,” a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt. We congratulate both these young ladies and wish them well!  Pictured l-r Hannah Hodum- Valedictorian and Stephanie Williams- Salutatorian.

Five BCHS Football Players Sign Scholarships

On official college signing day five Brooks County High School football players committed to area colleges to play football. Before a crowd of parents, school staff, and the news media Head Football Coach Maurice Freeman wished his senior players the best of luck and encouraged them to always put their education first.  Those who signed on signing day were Rodney Thomas, Linebacker, Fort Valley State University; Lawrence Virgil, Offensive Tackle, Valdosta State University; Keith Christopher, Running Back, Albany State University; Kendrick Christopher, Defensive Back, Albany State University; and Donte West, Defensive End, Albany State University. Pictured here l-r Kendrick Christopher, Rodney Thomas, Lawrence Virgil, Donte West, and Keith Christopher.

Hampton Places in State Wiring Competition

Brooks County High School Senior Nick Hampton recently went to State Competition in Wiring after placing 2nd in Region at the Colquitt EMC Wiring Competition.  At the state level Hampton placed 4th.  We congratulate Nick on his hard work. 

Writing Fair Winners

Students at all four schools submitted essays in the Young Georgia Author's Writing Competition.  This competition was open to students in grades K-12th.  Teachers submitted a class representative then grade level winners were chosen.  The winners will be recognized at the county-wide Academic Reception in April at the High School and everyone's work will be on display at the Valdosta Mall.  The Young Georgia Author's Writing Fair Competition is sponsored by RESA (Regional Educational Service Agency) and the Georgia Department of Education.  The winners for Brooks County High School are 9th grade poetry- Savannah Wilkes, "The Calm Storm," 10th grade poetry- Kaylee Thompson and Charlee Cain, "Moonlight Dancers," 10th grade fiction- Kaylee Thompson, "The Algae-Covered Locket," and 11th grade poetry- Mary Davis, "Touch of a Rose."  The High School winners are as pictured l-r Savannah Wilkes, Charlee Cain, Kaylee Thompson, and Mary Davis.  

Quitman Elementary School's Writing Fair Winners are Kindergarten- Dani Beckham, 1st grade- Anasis Averett, "Camping Trip," 2nd grade- Akiyah Arnold, "The Haunted School," 3rd grade- Erin Moss, "The Adventures of Canopeah and the Black Wolf," 4th grade- Leah Nives, "Once," and 5th grade- Adia McGhee, "The Best Present a Girl Could Have."  Quitman Elementary winners are pictured here to the right.  They are front row l-r Anasis Averett (1st grade), Dani Beckham (Kindergarten), and Akiyah Arnold (2nd grade).  Back row l-r Adia McGhee (5th grade), Leah Nives (4th grade), and Erin Moss (3rd grade).

North Brooks Elementary winners are Kindergarten- Adia Barrera, 1st grade- Aubrey Hurst, 2nd grade- Madlin Johnson, 3rd grade- Andrew Carnes, 4th grade- Blake Barnes, 5th grade- Summer Huffmaster. The winners for North Brooks Elementary are pictured on the left.  Seated is Andrew Carnes, Clockwise- Aubrey Hurst, Blake Barnes, Summer Huffmaster, Madlin Johnson, and Adia Barrera.

Brooks County Middle School Writing Fair Winners are 6th grade- Thinh Le and Devon Wims, 7th grade- Jacarra Fulton and Aaron Sapp, and 8th grade-Tyler Zeigler and Adrian Glover.  They are as pictured  front row l-r Thinh Le, Jacarra Fulton, and Tyler Zeigler.  Back row l-r Devon Wims, Adrian Glover, and Aaron Sapp.