Macon County Family Magazine-Graduation Edition

Franklin • Notasulga • Shorter • Tuskegee

Graduation CELEBRATION

Saulawa, Maryam Valedictorian BTW

Ray, Charles Valedictorian NHS

Black, Shakayla Salutatorian BTW

McMullen, Ashanti Salutatorian NHS

Tolbert, Melanie Votectitorian BTW

Green, Antonio Votectitorian NHS

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Elnora Smith-Love President

Mary Hooks Vice-President

Karey Thompson Board Member

Helen V. Samuel Board Member

Katy Campbell Board Member 303 Union Springs Road • Tuskegee, Alabama 36083 • 334.727.1600 **Macon County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or other legally protected status in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. The school system do not discriminate in its hiring practices.

Macon coUnTY School SYSTEM Macon County, Alabama Dear Classes of 2020: I pondered long and hard about what to write to you as you earn your high school diplomas and prepare to commence the next chapter of your lives as young adults.

I thought about saying how sorry I am that you are experiencing this; how regretful it is that you are not having a traditional graduation ceremony and related activities; or how awful it is that you can’t experience your senior trip—but the more I thought about it, the more I felt like sharing how unique this experience is. True, it is not what you anticipated, expected, or maybe even deserved, but what you have and the classes of 2020 all over the world have are the most historic, unprecedented, and most memorable high school graduations there have ever been in the history of modern man.

It is also amazing to point out that you have been given a gift that so many of us did not get until we were decades older, and that is the gift of resiliency. What is resiliency?

Resiliency is the ability to overcome challenges of all kinds–-like this pandemic–-and bounce back stronger, wiser, and more personally powerful, and I have no doubt that you, our Macon County Schools Classes of 2020 from Booker T. Washington and Notasulga High Schools, will be the strongest, wisest and most personally powerful leaders of all. You will rise up and carry out the true essence of your Power of One. Dr. Jacqueline Brooks

I am so proud of each of you and must give a special shout out to your classes’ student government officials who stayed in contact with me throughout the pandemic to find out what was unfolding regarding your educational experience for 2020-21. I must also give a hearty thanks to #TEAMMacon which consists of your principals, vice principals, counselors, media specialists, teachers, clerical staff, instructional aides, nurses, custodians, security guards, school lunchroom staff, and bus drivers. Our folks kept things rolling for you because they love you and want you to go forth and prosper.

So, at graduation this year, proceedings will be a little different, but with that I want you to know how blessed you are to have your health, strength, and the ability to shape the present and the future. Yes, some folks will have to watch you accept your diploma through social media rather than being in attendance. But that’s okay; there are many people who are getting very sick from the virus and many who succumbed to this illness; so, safety is our main priority.

This graduation will be like no other you, your principal, your teachers, your parents, our community, or I have ever encountered. We will talk about this pandemic for the rest of your life. Now, that, my dear seniors is a big deal. When it is time for your class reunions, they will feel more special than you even imagined.

Going forward, we will look to you, the Macon County Schools’ Classes of 2020 as the classes that faced distinctive challenges right as you entered the adult world.

You are a new generation of champions who are preserving and will approach challenges differently than those before you.

You won't take relationships for granted, you will appreciate the little things in life more, you will love more, and you will indeed ensure that the world is a safer and kinder place.

I eagerly wait to see what you do with the lessons you have learned. Here, here, Macon County Schools’ Classes of 2020; Congratulations on your Graduation.

Please enjoy this special edition of the family magazine where we highlight you and share our own graduation pictures with you.

Leading Team Macon , Jacqueline A. Brooks, EdD Superintendent of Education

Macon coUnTY School SYSTEM Macon County, Alabama

To the Graduating Class of 2020:

Although your journey has to end in a nontraditional way, it will prepare you to face new challenges ahead in your lives. It is inevitable however, that as changes occur day-to-day, I’m hopeful you will become more mature and responsible as a result. As you embark on your future, I believe your dreams will open the windows of opportunities and take you to the special places your heart desires. Continue to work hard and know how proud we are of all your accomplishments.

Melissa T. Williams

Congratulations and Best Wishes Always,

Melissa T. Williams, Ph.D. Director of Secondary Education and Professional Learning

Macon coUnTY School SYSTEM Macon County, Alabama Dear 2020 Graduates, Congratulations on your graduation. It has been amazing to witness your growth as you matriculated through school. We are extremely proud of each of you! Be sure to embrace your parents, family and friends who have supported you on this journey. Express your appreciation for their continued love and guidance. You will need them now, more than ever!

Enjoy this moment but know that this is just the beginning. I have no doubt that you are well prepared for your next journey in life. Enter college, the military, or workforce confident that you will be successful. I encourage you to set new goals and diligently work towards achieving those goals. The world is waiting on the next success story; so make it happen!

Albert J. Nelson

Wishing you continued success and a lifetime of happiness!

Gratefully yours, AJ Nelson

NHS/BTW 2020 Graduates, Preparation for a successful future takes much guidance and self-determination.

Students who have earned Career Credentials in Career Technical Education held CTSO Officer Positions and Member, taken Dual Enrollment classes, and have earned their short or long certifications in a STEM technical area from Trenholm State Community College have taken such steps. With this, we the Career Technical Education Department say Congratulations on your accomplishments!

Dr. Melvin A. Lowe III

The process of becoming a successful and well educated high school student begins with accepting challenges. Your challenge now is what will you do with yours, your twelve years of educational training, your leadership development, and your career credentials. Your success must continue.

There should be in your very near future a plan for a career engagement (job) with goals and/or your continued educational pursuits (post-secondary education.)

Our system has invested great effort, time, and financial resources to ensure that all student are successful. As Educational Director, I am most pleased to be able to challenge you with a charge--to keep growing and learning. A charge, to maintain and improve your current educational attainments. A charge to not look back but to look far beyond your near future. A charge to never stop trying to be your very best.

Always remember that your graduation from the Macon County Schools is your entry into a world filled with great opportunities. All you need to know and remember is that you can succed just as well as anyone else.

Melvin Alonza Lowe, III, EdD Educational Director Career Technical Education

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 3803 West Martin Luther King Highway Tuskegee, Alabama 36083 (334) 727-0073 (334) 724-0222 fax

Brelinda C. Sullen Principal

Corey Porter Principal on Special Assignment

April 27, 2020 To our Magnificent and Resilient Class of 2020,

Brelinda C. Sullen

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You have MADE IT!!!! I am ecstatic about you achieving this goal of receiving your high school diploma! Thank you for a such a HIGH-ACHIEVING YEAR!!! This is my fifth year as principal of Booker T. Washington High School and I am very honored to be able to share it with all of you. This SENSATIONAL CLASS of 2020 has so many GOLDEN LEADERS in it. I appreciate all of your support and belief in what you strive to accomplish here at Booker T. Washington. With your commitment, dedication, perseverance, and leadership, there is no doubt in my mind that you will continue to RISE and RESPRESENT Booker T. Washington with much DIGNITY, PRIDE, POSITIVE PERFORMANCE and LOVE!

GOLDEN EAGLES are GOLDEN LEADERS at all times. Graduates, this will play in your head over and over as you “Take Over” the world.

Expectations were high and they will continue to be. I appreciate how you all ROSE to meet them. Your all-around involvement has been like no other. Seniors, you have modeled that “PURPLE POWER from your freshman to your senior year. I am overjoyed about your future!! We are thankful for our teachers who have been here since the first day and many of your parents, some of whom are playing a significant role as alumni and supporting what we do. Your work speaks for itself and your accomplishments are in a class by themselves. You are definitely “LEAVING your LEGACY!” I am saddened by the thought that our years at BTW are coming to an end. I am definitely still adjusting to being away from you during this COVID-19 pandemic. I never thought that I would not get a chance to kiss ALL of my babies one final time as they cross the stage.

I will continue to allow the “Serenity Prayer” to lead me, knowing that I TRULY hate to see you go. However, I know there are so many more great things that are waiting for you! In this class, we have more seniors with 20 or higher on the ACT than ever before and one to make a 30 on the test. Because of these scores, several members of this class are participating in dual enrollment at Tuskegee University for and we have set the record thus far of students who are participating in dual enrollment at Trenholm State Community College. More students passed the Workkeys test during the first administration and are credentialing in their concentrated areas. Many members of this graduating class have earned multiple scholarships, academics and athletically, to several colleges and universities, which is one of our main phases of the mission statement to develop the whole child.

Seniors, your class led us in extra-curricular activities as well. You led us in winning several bands and JROTC competitions; competing in basketball regionals; having our first volleyball team in years; having our first cross-county and indoor track teams; winning first or placing in essays and oratorical contests, and you all led us in several career tech competitions. BTW advanced further in BEST Robotics than ever before. The most appreciation of your noticeable leadership is how your class set the example for other to follow as you led us with character. The ROYAL COURT and AMBASSADORS were requested and demanded to service and assist in several activities around our city and county. Our choir members increased to over 150 members. I can go on and on but just know…YOU ALLOWED YOUR WORK TO SPEAK FOR YOU!!

In closing, I must say that I am one PROUD PRINCIPAL!!! Thanks for showing FOCUS like no other; thanks for showing PRIDE like no other; thanks for showing COMMITMENT like no other and most of all, thanks for showing LOVE like no other. We will always remember you…BTW SUPERIOR CLASS OF 2020 because ONCE a GOLDEN EAGLE, ALWAYS a GOLDEN EAGLE. W. O. W…. WATCH OUT WORLD… this class is prepared and will positively TAKE OVER THE WORLD. It is obvious that COVID 19 did not stop them so, nothing else will. SENIORS, your Booker T. Washington High School Family believes in and will MISS and LOVE YOU ALL…FOREVER! Love, Brelinda C. Sullen Brelinda C. Sullen BTW Principal

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Brelinda C. Sullen Principal

Corey Porter

3803 West Martin Luther King Highway Tuskegee, Alabama 36083 (334) 727-0073 (334) 724-0222 fax

Corey Porter Principal on Special Assignment

Congratulations to class of 2020. It is with great pleasure and honor that I present my letter to the mighty class of 2020. Your time at Booker T. Washington High School has finally concluded, but now there is a new journey you must begin. That journey will consist of many highs and lows; and you will find that many of the things that your teachers, or principals said to you are proving to be true. Nevertheless, I believe that no matter the circumstance or obstacle, you will rise to meet the challenge. There are two words that I want you to carry with you for the rest of your life. These two words were part of our character ed program this year; those words are courage and integrity.

Courage is a characteristic that we must embody in order to be the best we can be. Courage is not the absence of fear; conversely, it is having the strength to fight through fear to accomplish what we must. Does one believe that Martin Luther King Jr. wasn’t afraid while sitting in that Birmingham jail, or that Malcolm X wasn’t afraid while receiving death threats after his separation from the Nation of Islam, or that Rosa Park wasn’t afraid when she refused to move from her seat on the bus? They were all afraid, but they all had the courage to conquer and overcome fear in order to do what had to be done. Carry that same courage with you as those before you, for you will need it to combat the most trying and unpredictable of times. Take the world by storm and let everyone know, that you are unbreakable and that you have the strength to be great.

Lastly, there is the word “Integrity”. Integrity is merely being honest and keeping to your word.

Money is a necessity for survival, but your word is vital for creditability. I want you all to be honest people, especially when you are in an unfavorable situation. Your honesty will open up doors and establish relationships that will impact the rest of your life. Your integrity will define you as much as your body of work. Therefore, do what you say you will do, be where you say you will be; and present yourself in such a way, that every word you say will be beyond question, because they know you to be a person of high integrity.

In conclusion, I will miss the class of 2020, but take with you all of the lessons that you have learned and apply them. Believe that there is nothing that you cannot accomplish with time and hard-work. Mostly importantly, don’t concern yourself with who is in your corner or who is supporting you; I want you to be your biggest fan. Take care, I wish you all nothing but the BEST. GO EAGLES! Sincerely,

Mr. Corey Porter Principal, On Assignment at Booker T. Washington

Booker T. Washington High School

Graduating Seniors

Adams, Terry

Anderson, Amil

Battle, Alexis

Beason, Briana

Bennett, Eddie

Bentley, Ashanti

Black, Shakayla

Bonner, Willie

Brown, Jarvis

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Brown, Shanyia

Brunson, Eliana

Burton, Jairus

Booker T. Washington High School

Graduating Seniors

Butler, Montavious

Calhoun, Kendrick

Chapman, Labryant

Chloe Crittenden

Clark, Jamauri

Clark, Mariyah

Collins, Jamal

Collins, Tameya

Clay, Brandon

Charles, Kwame

Clark, Sasha

Curtis, Ashton 7

Booker T. Washington High School

Graduating Seniors

Daniel, Sequonya

Dorsey, To Nya

Fitzpatrick, Charles

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Daniels, Aaliyah

Duncan, Jarvis

Floyd, JaQuavious

Davis, Keyanna

Felton, Jordan

Freeman, Trinity

Devaughn, Simone

Foster, Tanarius

Graham, Joseph

Booker T. Washington High School

Graduating Seniors

Grant, Clarice

Griggs, Alisha

Hampton, Amira

Harrison, Ashleigh

Henderson, Daequan

Holliday, Quanita

Holmes, Rhonda

Hughley, Zyglendria

Huntley, Amanda

Hannah, Nolan

Howard, Emanuel

Hutcherson, Mickale 9

Booker T. Washington High School

Graduating Seniors

Jack, Calista

Jackson, Kabria

James, Quintavious

Jenkins, Summer

Johnson, Jessica

Johnson, Quinton

Johnson,Tamara

Maloy, Joidan

Jones, Martez

Key, Anthony

Knox, Zakiya

Jones, Cervee' 10

Booker T. Washington High School

Graduating Seniors

LaGrand, Victor

Lapread, Hallee

Lewis, Tekajah

Ligon, Sir Ali

Loving, Talib

Lucas, Samuel

McBride, Tandra

McKissic, Nicolette

Mercer, Tatiyanna

Milner, Torrie

Mobley, Kayshawna

Mooney, Aryanna 11

Booker T. Washington High School

Graduating Seniors

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Moore, Whitney

Moss, Alyssia

Nabors, Carrie

Pace, Mercedes

Patterson, Mikiya

Perry, James

Radford, Jahiem

Randolph, Damion

Ray, Markelle

Robinson, Devin

Robinson, Makiya

Samuel, Elijah

Booker T. Washington High School

Graduating Seniors

Saulawa, Maryam

Shipley, Demier

Simmons, Kyle

Smith, Nasier

Sparks, Jaquez

Still, Kambreecia

Stinson, Kyler

Tarver, Kalliah

Thomas, Devin

Smith, Chad

Stinson, Jamya

Thomas, Quintarra

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Booker T. Washington High School

Graduating Seniors

Thomas, Traverus

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Thompson. Skila

Tolbert, Melanie

Torbert, Bernautica

Trotter, Jalicia

Tuz, Myshidae

Walker, Khia

Williams, Aisha

Williams, Conlin

Willis, Destiny

Wilson, Henry

Wilson, JaNia

Booker T. Washington High School

Graduating Seniors

Wright, Shaquille

Wright, Zykiria

Yelder, Jazmine

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Moore, Jordan

Shamorajay Bridges

Participation in the graduation ceremony does not constitute the awarding of a high school diploma.

All academic and financial requirements must be met in order to earn a high school diploma from Macon County Schools.

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Notasulga High School (Home of the Mighty Blue Devils) 500 East Main Street Post Office Box 10 Notasulga, Alabama 36866 Phone: (334)724-1240 Mr. Lasisi Hooks Principal

Fax: (334)257-4228 Mr. Freddie Williams Assistant Principal

Dear NHS Class of 2020, Congratulation! You made it! The Class of 2020 has been a truly remarkable class in all endeavors. Despite the COVID-19 madness that embarks upon us, you are no strangers to adversity. Nineteen years ago, you entered the world at another tumultuous time-when the world, post 9-11, was forced to adjust and change our way of life as a result of the worst terrorist attack our country had ever experienced. You Mr. Lasisi Hooks

came into the world during a time of chaos, and chaos is now ushering you out of high school and pushing you into adulthood. Uncertainty is nothing new to you and you

know how to handle unpredictable times. Maya Angelou once said, “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, and how you can still come out of it.”

Class of 2020 you have brought much joy, laughter, and happiness to Notasulga High School. I am going to truly miss this class, the class I call the “quiet storm.” You all were a calm, quiet group of children, but with a bang!

My friends and family often laugh at me when I refer to you as “my children, but I think of each of you as my own children.” You have touched my life and this school by your presence. However, as you prepare to embark on a new journey, I encourage you to reach for the stars. At this stage of your life, it is very important that you take charge of your future, not to feel like you’re a victim of circumstance or fate, but that you are an active participant in your future.

Where you choose to focus your time and energy will directly impact what comes to you later in life. I encourage you to work hard, set goals and don’t let anyone or anything deter you from achieving them. I am proud of your dedication and resolve. I admire your ability to face adversity and keep moving forward. While it may not be the senior year ending that you dreamed of, it will be your senior year, unique among your classmates, and you will reap the rewards.

Stay flexible, stay patient and ready for your next chapter. I LOVE YOU AND STAY SAFE!!!

Lasisi Hooks, ED.S Principal- Notasulga High School

Notasulga High School

Graduating Seniors

Anthony, Sandtaner

Brown, Daryl Jr

Combs, Monica

Daniel, Tyquan

Edwards, Tyre

Ferrell, Sabrina

Fields, Jerome

Green, Antonio

Greer, Jaheim

Harris, Barry

Jerido, Tramont Jr

Johnson, Jakylene 17

Notasulga High School

Graduating Seniors

King, Dejanae

Nunn, LaBrodrick

McMullen, Ashanti

Ray, Charles

Rowell, Coderis

Sapp, Kyzenthe

Simmons, Jakerious

Smith, Elisha

Stinson, India

Tatum, Walteria

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Tatum, Nicholas

Washington, Joshua

Whitlow, Erik

Notasulga High School

Graduating Seniors

GRADUATING SENIORS SHOWN BELOW WER E N OT AVAILABLE AT DEADLINE FOR THE MAGAZINE, BUT SUBMITTED THESE PICTURES FOR INSERTION

Iyana Avery

Anthony Davis

Aaliyah Ezell

Dezjonique Green

Mashayla Murray

Rikiya Ezell

Participation in the graduation ceremony does not constitute the awarding of a high school diploma.

All academic and financial requirements must be met in order to earn a high school diploma from Macon County Schools.

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Notasulga High School Sixth Grade Promotion List

Top 3 Students

Kaili Ezell

Lyndsey Jonhnson

Baker, Kaleb Grayson

Hurt, Isaiah Maliek

Barker, Michael Blayne

Jackson, Rashad Cornelius Jr

Cooper, Jakeira BreAsia

Johnson, Lyndsey Sharnea

Craig, Kayleyuna

Jones, Maliyah Ranea

Cunningham, Zachrey Dean

Kendrick, Thomiya D'Ann

Davis, Keldrick Liltrell Douglas, Alvin Terrell Jr.

Lynch, Jamarcus Marquis Miller, Desmond LaShawn

Ezell, Kaili Zy Riah

Miller, Eric Christopher

Fountain, Theus Millage

Mitchell, Tylik Lavarsha

Goods, RaShawn Martez

Nettles, ZyKilra Symone

Hart, Brittany Sophia

Tatum, Walter Jacob

Hartfield, Joquan Yusuff Barry

Wilson, Derrick Lamar Jr

Henderson, James David

Young, Kamari Myaunah

Hooks, Tristen Sanon

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Theus Fountain

Tuskegee Institute Middle School 1809 Franklin Road Tuskegee, Alabama 36088 Phone (334) 727-2580 Fax: (334) 727-2580

To the Eighth Grade Class of Tuskegee Institute Middle School: This is indeed a wonderful occasion! As you prepare to leave Tuskegee Institute Middle School and matriculate to the ninth grade, this recognition brings about feelings of both joy and sadness, but above all else… a feeling of pride! Your families and your TIMS family are extremely delighted for you. We extend our sincere gratitude to our parents for your support during your child’s years here at TIMS. As eighth graders you realized that you were now the upperclass men, the leaders of TIMS, and you concluded with the development of new goals and aspirations for your first year of high school.

Rosemary Wright

You are where you are today due to the help and support you were given along the way. The vast amount of knowledge you have acquired here at TIMS you owe to your teachers, who taught both curriculum and life lessons.

As we celebrate you today and as your middle school years come to a close right before our eyes, never could we have imagined the way you would have concluded your tenure in the eighth grade.

As I always say, TIMS Baby Tigers will always rise to meet the challenge! That is exactly what you have done as we encountered untreaded waters to finish up the school year in a distance learning mode. You did an awesome job! We are proud of you and we know you are prepared for whatever challenges the future holds.

We would like to congratulate all of our students as you move on to the next chapter in your life.

Your new school year will start off as a blank page in your book and only you can and will determine what your high school chapters will reveal. Let’s make sure your chapters contain exactly what you need to propel yourself into a bright future and impact the world with your Power of One! Love, Principal Rosemary Wright & the TIMS Family

Tuskegee Institute Middle School

8th Grade Students TIMS Top Three Students

Ja'Kiya Pickens

Kassidy Brooks

Joseph Alexander III

Best Wishes to TIMS 8th Grade Class

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Alcantar, Cynthia

Dowdell, Khalaysia

Kennebrew, Zeylein

Roberson, Kailon

Alexander, Joseph

Dowdell, Marvin

Kindell, Damarius

Robinson, Sanai

Allen, London

Duncan, Ethan

King, Anastashia

Scott, Jayla

Benjamin, Judiah

Dunn, Katelyn

Lee, Quentin

Sims, Fernanadez

Bentley, Elijah

Ellison, Audriana

Long, Jervontae

Smith, JaKera

Bridges, Miracle

Fitzpatrick, Jordan

McCloud, Jafari

Smith, Kyshunn

Brooks, Kassidy

Fitzpatrick, Morgan

McCoy, Tamya

Smith, ZaKeriah

Brown, DeArra

Floyd, Skye

McDaniel, Kalyna

Tarver, Kailynn

Brown, Jalen

Freeman, Jowan

McGlown, Stevani

Tate, Kendaija

Brown, Keelan

Grant, Jamya

McGlown, StevyAnna

Tate, Viviana

Brownlee, Anayah

Griffin, DeGarrian

Mitchell, Kealyn

Thomas, Amber

Brunson, Maurice

Hall, Douglas

Moye, Marcus

Thomas, Christian

Brunson, Maurisa

Hall, Elijah

Myrick, Reginald

Thompson, DeMarcis

Calhoun, Curtis

Hall, Zakiya

Neal, Amber

Vaughn, Roderick

Cardwell, Dawresa

Hill, RiCarlo

Newton, Kendarius

Walker, Kevin

Carter Stroud, Naszear

Hilton, Paris

Person, Jakelvin

Ware, Leah

Cason, Angelina

Holley, Burlanda

Person, Shakira

Washington, Demontae

Chandler, Rayquavious

Hooks, Antonie

Peterson, Christian

Washington, Kianna

Chappell, JaQuavion

Hooks, Tramell

Phillips, Joseph

Watkins, Malachi

Copeland, Johnathan

Hopkins, Rionna

Phillips, Tracy

Weaver, Cameron

Cox, Kendall

Howard, TaNija

Pickens, Ja’kiya

Webb, Tocarra

Crowder, Brittney

Jackson, Barrett

Pugh, Micah

White, Donald

Daniel, Deon

Jackson, Javian

Randolph, Camilla

Whitfield, JaBeauz

Daniel, Jazzmine

Jerido, Aaliyah

Reese, CaMya

Williams, Fatimah

Daniel, Malaisha

Jernigan, MaQuaisha

Reese, ShaMya

Williams, Khaliyah

Day, Brooklyn

Johnson, Kinyacta

Renfroe, Dymond

Williams, Shakri

DeVaughn, Zykaria

Johnson, Shantella

Riley, LeTeisha

Willis, TaMaya

Dillard, Tyteanna

Johnson, Xavier

Robbins, Harmony

Woods, Destiny

TU TUSKEGEE SKEGEE P PUBLIC UBLIC S SCHOOL CHOOL 101 East East Price Price Street Street Tuskegee, Tuskegee, Alabama Alabama 36083 337-727-3222 T iffany Jon Tiffany Jones es Williams, Williams, Principal Principal K aren Stewart-Moore, Karen Stewart-Moore, Assistant Assistant P Principal rincipal

Tameka Cox, Counselor Tameka Cox, Counselor

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I ssincerely incerely thank thank you for the the love, love, respect and support. support. I think think I have have received received more more than than I could could respect and give. gi ve. Now Now it it is is time time to to let let you go and that with with the the same same prayer prayer that that I had had for you every every and I do that morning m orning when when I saw saw you in in the the cafeteria cafeteria at at the the start start of the the day-that day-that each each of you reaches reaches the the fullness ful lness of life, life, achieve achieve your dreams dreams and and make make a mark mark in in the the world world as as a BEST BEST student. student. My My wish wish for eeach ach of you is is that that whatever whatever you have have learned learned here here takes takes you to to the the world world of limitless limitless possibilities. pos sibilities. Parents, Parents, your support support is amazing and and please please continue continue to to provide provide that that guidance guidance and and is amazing encouragement encouragement to to your children. children.

May May your dreams dreams and and the the dreams dreams of your parents parents come come true. true. And And for the the immediate immediate future, future, I wish wish you all all the the very very best. best.

Tuskegee Public School Students Rankings

Kiersten Copeland-Student of the Year Tuskegee Public School Class of 2020

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TU USKEGEE PUBLIC CS SCHOOL CLA ASS OF 2020

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George Washington Carver

Elementary School

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians: It is my pleasure to be the principal of George Washington Carver Elementary School. The faculty and staff join me in saying “WOW� this has been a year. Educating children is a huge responsibility.

My perspectives are based on the idea that the purpose of education is to provide a continuation of learning. It is our goal to Norman Williams, Jr.

supply every student with a solid foundation and participate in

experiences in a safe, caring, and encouraging environment. This will help us in becoming self-sufficient socially, mentally, physically, and morally. Our society has changed.

Therefore, we must instill in each other the importance of an education, self-worth and responsibility. It is the intent of the faculty and staff to lead all of our young people toward being productive citizens. To accomplish this, we must have mutual respect, be present, and understand the learning process. All of us have the power within us to motivate and challenge each other to greater heights. We are the real superheroes.

The pages of this book are filled with reflections. Parents and students should review the contents together and look back at it for years to come. Working together, we will be able to reach our collective and individual goals and celebrate our achievements. We hope all of the memories lead to success of our students, faculty, staff, and community.

Respectfully submitted, Mr. Norman Williams, Jr. Principal

George Washington Carver

Elementary School 2020 Superintendent’s Excellence Award Top Four Students

Sa’Niya Conway

Zakiyah Gilmore

Antuannetta Chappell

Kaytlinn Calhoun

2020 Third Grade Promoters Adams, Taren Allums, Cortez Arnold, Jacob Baker, Kristopher Battle, Makayla Bell, Calveon Bennett, Kaede Bentley, Amyah Boler, Treston Brown, Rufus Brown, ZyKeirra Brownlee, Aniya Calhoun, Kaytlinn Chappell, Antauannetta Collins, Jamie Conway, SaNiya Cox, DeSean Crockett, Mack Davis, Kailyn Davis, Kameron Davis, Katara Devoise, Ayana Dowdell, Dontrell Ellington, Rakeem Etzioni, Imaan Ezell, Devin Fagbodun, Olalekan Freeman, McKell

Gardner, Terrence Gaston, Rapheal Gilmore, ZaKiyah Graham, Jah Graves, Ja’Baree Greathouse, Ta’Nyjah Green, Lilhenry Griffin, Zayden Harris, Donnell Harris, Randarius Harrison, Desmond Hart, Khloe Henderson, JaTavius Henderson, Zamarion Hill, Jacob Hodges, Kanasia Hooks, JaRajha Howard, Destiny Howard, ZyKaviah Hughes, Aaliyah Hughley, Jacaryous Hughley, Jacerra Hutcherson, Allen Johnson, Khloe Johnson, Michael Kelly, Sir Logan Keys, Christian Knight, ShaKara

Lane, Audri Lane, Aundre Leverett, Ashton Levett, Ke’Jerrien Levett, Kington Ligon, Xenkirra Lynch, Curtis Madison, Dontranique McCants, McKinley McKency, Kamarion Merchant, Azariah Mitchell, Jazyah Montiel, Enrique Moses, Tamya Neal, Amiya Nickerson, Jeremiah Owens, Amber Patrick, Kilani Patterson, Khamoni Pearsall, Calvon Pendleton, Artavis Phillips, Kaniyah President, Gena Pugh, Madison Robinson, Kahlil Rowe, Elnora Rumph, Jarkez Sanford, Jurricus

Scott, Taniya Scroggins, Ja’Khiala Shange, Vuyo Slater, Jaedah Smiley, Takaria Smith, Aaliyah Smith, Antaniya Smith, Morgan Sparks, Trinity Stakely, Le’Bron Steele, Ella Swanson, Zy’Keria Tarver, Jazmine Tarver, Ta’Nauria Tellis, Cameron Thompson, Qwadell Vickerstaff, Malashia Ware, Quinmya White, Latecia Whitlow, London Williams, Brichaela Williams, Jamarcus Wilson, Aaden Wilson, Daron Wilson, NorTravious Wright, Aston Yarbrough, Khalil 27

Good Morning!

To the MCBOE Board Members, Dr. Jacqueline Brooks, Superintendent, Faculty, Staff, Sixth Graders and Parents: STUDENTS! You Have All of the Tools You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer Mason McDade, Jr. yourself in any direction you choose. How to act in middle school, how much work you put into it, how many opportunities you make the most of, how you look after your bodies and minds, who you hang out with because these choices can make all the difference to where you end up in life.

At the moment our world is in a crisis, there’s COVID-19, pollution, wars and people just don’t seem to care enough about each other, so for change it starts with YOU. Go Pirates!

Best Wishes to D C Wolfe 6th Graders

Top Two Students

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EMBRACE YOUR FUTURE!

We are now business leaders in Macon County.

However, there was a time when each of us was a graduating senior, poised to take that big step towards our destiny. Though we have been in your position, no one has ever walked in your shoes.

You have struggled through a historic disruption and made unprecedented adjustments with the guidance of school administrators, teachers, support staff and your family or guardians. Today, the collective community is truly proud of your achievements.

For us this is a moment to reflect. For you it is a new beginning. We trust that your resilient spirit will empower your dreams. And we pray that for each of you, the best is yet to come.

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020 FROM LARRY EL-AMIN JOSIE GBADMOSI EL-AMIN

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