Irish Magazine 2018 Summer Edition

IRISH

THE MAGAZINE OF DUBLIN CITY SCHOOLS

CLASS OF DISTINCTION THE CLASS OF 2018 CAPS A STELLAR FOUR YEARS

•ACCREDITED ACCOLADE•CODE BLUE FOR LITERACY• •JUNIOR CHEFS•SPECIAL SUPERLATIVE•AND MORE!

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ACCREDITED ACCOLADE...........................................5 CODE BLUE FOR LITERACY........................................6 SAFETY FIRST...........................................................9 MOST POSITIVE SCHOOL......................................10 Our former Board of Education Chairman, Rev. Richard Sheffield, used to always talk about how different individuals or teams highlighted, "The Dublin Way." While he never specified criteria for The Dublin Way, it was clearly apparent to me what he meant when he pointed out excellence among our students and staff.

SIX PLACE AT 'YOUNG AUTHORS'............................11 SHINING S.T.A.R....................................................12 REGION 12 CHAMPS...............................................13 NATIONAL PROMINENCE.......................................15 CLASS OF DISTINCTION.........................................17

As we continue to make strides in the classroom, in our deficit reduction and professional development, I thought it very apropros to qualify The Dublin Way. It's simple:

WALK TO REMEMBER.............................................22

A World-Class effort: Everyone. Every day.

Everywhere.

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This year, I have witnessed The Dublin Way in action, and many of those examples you will find in this summer edition of Irish Magazine. From the first steps toward rolling out our Mobile Literacy Lab, to our recent accreditation renewal or our schools being listed as "Most Positive" or as National Schools of Distinction, The Dublin Way is alive and well in the hearts and minds of our students and staff.

I encourage you to consider how you could apply The Dublin Way in all that you do, or how you might be able to provide support to our students or staff as they put forth a world-class effort: every day, and everywhere.

If we continue to focus our attention toward always offering our best in class, at work and at home, we can guarantee that The Dublin Way of life will yet again set our community above and apart from the rest of the world like it has for generations.

Dr. Frederick C. Williams Superintendent

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DISTRICT CALENDAR..............................................24 RECORD RETURNS..................................................26 IN THE KITCHEN WITH THE JUNIOR CHEFS............34 TAKING THE LEAD..................................................37 GREEN THUMBS.....................................................38 SPECIAL SUPERLATIVE............................................41 FUTURE EMPLOYMENT EXPO.................................43 OFFICE LIKE A PRO..............................................44 VISIONARY SISTERHOOD......................................47

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22 EDITOR Jason Halcombe Irish Magazine is a publication of Dublin City Schools. Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.

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ON THE COVER: Dublin High School Valedictorian, Lauryn Metzdorf, gives her address during the 2018 Commencement held in the DHS gymnasium May 22.

(Photo by Jason Halcombe)

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HIGH ACHIEVEMENT AND SUCCESS FOR ALL STUDENTS At Dublin City Schools, it’s what we strive for: Every. Single. Day.

The Dublin City Schools Board of Education is comprised of a seven-member board including a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer and four regular board members. Each is elected from either one of four districts (wards) or three at-large posts.

Currently, John Bell serves as Chairman, James Lanier as Vice-Chairman and Laura Travick as Treasurer. Additional board members include: Nelson Carswell, IV, Peggy Johnson, Bill Perry, and Kenny Walters.

We are proud to be a five-time award winner with the Georgia School Boards Association, earning Quality Board honors in 2013, Distinguished Board honors in 2014 and Exemplary Board honors in 2015, 2016 and 2018.

Each of us works collaboratively with our Superintendent, Dr. Fred Williams, to stay current on the latest trends and focus areas

of education, all with High Achievement and Success for All Students in mind as detailed in our Strategic Plan.

We hope you will take time to visit one of our five campuses, meet with faculty, staff and students to see all of the innovative education practices at work in (and out of) our classrooms.

You can reach us by clicking on the Dublin City Schools Board Governance System link found under “Board of Education” in the Departments top link at www.dcsirish.com, or by submitting your question/concern/compliment to our “Let’s Talk” form located on the main page of our District site.

We value your input, and look forward to hearing from you.

Go Irish!

Dublin City Schools earned its third Exemplary Board trophy during the Georgia School Boards Association Conference held in June. Pictured (l-r): Bill Perry, Nelson Carswell, IV, Treasurer Laura Travick,Vice-Chairman James Lanier, Chairman John Bell, III, Peggy Johnson, Kenny Walters and Superintendent Dr. Fred Williams.

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ACCREDITED ACCOLADE Dublin City Schools proud to announce AdvancED accreditation renewal

Dublin City Schools is proud to announce that it has been awarded accreditation by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), the regional accrediting agencies that encompass the AdvancED global network.

The district was notified in late February that the Accreditation Commission had come to this conclusion following its Jan. 30, 2018 meeting.

Board Chairman, John Bell, III, receives the AdvancED renewal plaque from Dr. Williams at the March BOE meeting.

Among the three Powerful Practices cited by AdvancED for the renewal was Dublin City Schools’ deficit reduction efforts which “decreased (the district’s) deficit of more than $6 million by $2.1 million in one year.

Among the three Powerful Practices cited by AdvancED for the renewal was Dublin City Schools’ deficit reduction efforts which “decreased (the district’s) deficit of more than $6 achievement and so can your com- the district and its student body to million by $2.1 million in one year. munity.” resources designed for the continuous examination and improvement “The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes “As an accredited institution,” their of learning outcomes for students. long-range planning and use of re- statement continues, “you are part sources in support of the system’s of the AdvancED global network “We are so proud to be able to tell of over 34,000 schools and systems the world that our schools are dopurpose and direction.” in more than 70 countries that are ing the necessary work of educating This accreditation guarantees that committed to continuous improve- our children, not only for today’s Dublin City Schools will be able to ment through accreditation.” challenges in the classroom but also continue to work toward its ultimate tomorrow’s opportunities in the goal of “High Achievement and Suc- Securing accreditation through world,” Williams said. “Having viscess for All Students” through 2023. AdvancEd—the largest community of education professionals in the itors scrutinize our processes at all According to AdvancED, “Your ac- world—not only acknowledges that levels has and will continue to make creditation signifies your commit- Dublin City Schools is meeting or us a better system, and that means ment in pursuit of educational ex- exceeding the standards required we can better serve our No. 1 stakecellence. You can take pride in your for the distinction, but it also opens holder: Our students.”

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Code Blue for Literacy Morris Bank donates $5,000 towards Mobile Literacy Lab Dublin City Schools is proud to announce that Morris Bank has become the latest community partner in the district’s Mobile Literacy Lab initiative through a generous $5,000 contribution made May 14.

“Supporting the communities in which we serve is a part of who we are; it’s Code Blue,” said Spence Mullis, President/CEO of Morris Bank. “Understanding that education is the most important piece of the economic development puzzle, a donation for a literacy bus just makes sense. In a team approach between government and private business, partnering with schools to help children scale the literacy curve at a younger age can only help our children, who are our future workforce.”

“Understanding that education is the most important piece of the economic development puzzle, a donation for a literacy bus just makes sense. In a team approach between government and private business, partnering with schools to help children scale the literacy curve at a younger age can only help our children, who are our future workforce.”

— Spence Mullis President/CEO Morris Bank

Bank is the second major step to- L4GA grant funds, we are ensuring ward fulfilling Dublin City Schools’ more children can reach our ultiliteracy initiatives, adding to the dis- mate goal of High Achievement and trict’s recent approval for $955,000 Success.” in Georgia's Literacy for Learning, Living, and Leading (L4GA) grant A groundbreaking study by Kanfunds announced earlier this month. sas psychologists, Betty Hart and Dublin City Schools was one of 38 Todd Risley, showed that, “ChilThe district is in the process of se- districts across the state approved dren in professionals' homes were curing a bus that will be convert- for the funds, totaling $58.5 million. exposed to an average of more than fifteen hundred more spoken words ed into a mobile literacy lab. Once “Literacy is the great equalizer,” Wilper hour than children in welfare completed, the bus will make stops at locations throughout the city, liams said. “By providing children in homes. Over one year, that amountwith an emphasis on outreach to our community with greater access ed to a difference of nearly 8 million to books and reading opportunities words, which, by age four, amounthigh-need areas. through our mobile literacy lab, and ed to a total gap of 32 million words.

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Dr. Williams and Board Chairman, John Bell, III, receive the donation from Morris Bank President/CEO, Spence Mullis. Also pictured: Morris Bank Marketing Director, Tracie Morgan (at left), Dr. Susan Thornton, IB Coordinator, L4GA Grant writer (at right) and members of the Superintendent's ADvisory Council.

tone and in the complexity of words being used. As they crunched the numbers, they discovered a direct correlation between the intensity of these early verbal experiences and later achievement.” (Excerpt from The Atlantic, March 9, 2010) “These facts heighten the need to purposefully teach vocabulary in early childhood, especially in programs serving children from low-income households,” said the nationally-known research team of Tanya Christ and Christine X. Wang, in a 2010 study.

liams said, “and along with having more than a dozen former educators sign on as individual volunteers, the association showed great interest in becoming a full-fledged partner as well through in-kind service contributions. This sort of community collaboration is what is going to thwart illiteracy and advance Dublin and Laurens County closer to its pinnacle.”

The basic plans of the bus will include not only a library but also computer stations with WiFi where students can take Accelerated Reader quizzes as soon as they finish a book, as well as have access to tutoring by volunteer educators.

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When completed, the Mobile Literacy Lab will be similar to one rolled out in Decatur County earlier this year. (Special photos)

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Dublin City Schools congratulates our City of Dublin Youth Council representatives for being selected the Georgia Secretary of State's Student Ambassador's Region 12 Champions. You continue to inspire all of us to dream a little bigger, reach a little farther and expect so much more for our community and the world.

SAFETY FIRST Law enforcement, parents officials join DCS on Safety Task Force

Dublin City Schools held its inaugural Safety Task Force meeting March 1 in the Central Office.

School officials, including Superintendent Dr. Fred Williams, Board Chairman, John Allen Bell, and Board Member, Ms. Laura Travick, DHS principal Dr. Toney Jordan, and Director of Public Relations Jason Halcombe were joined by Dublin Police Chief Tim Chatman (speaking in photo), Lt. Keith Moon, and parents Shuvella Dardy-Cooley and Mrs. Tammy Oliver.

Chief Chatman speaks to the the Safety Task Force during their inaugural meeting.

The meeting included a safety briefing and norms by Dr. Williams and active shooter training information provided by DPD. Safety strategies were discussed and communication efforts were also detailed.

The task force agreed to hold meetings quarterly, and to include additional safety officials such as Dublin Laurens County Emergency Management Agency Director

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Don Bryant and Dublin Fire Chief Matthew Cutler.

“This meeting is merely a first step,” Dr. Williams said, “but great strides were made today in firming up our foundations and ensuring that student safety, health and well being remain a focal point in all we do.”

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DHS 'Most Positive School' in sports poll Congratulations to Lady Irish Coach C.C. Fann and player Jalicia McRae on being named Positive Athlete Georgia winners, and Dublin High School selected as Most Positive School for the 22-county Middle Georgia region!

Fann and McRae were recognized at the April 17 Board of Education meeting for their efforts. This is the second consecutive year a Dublin High School player has been recognized by the organization.

According to the organization's website, Positive Athlete America is a movement by high-character professional athletes tied to professional and collegiate sports teams to promote the benefits of "positivity" to young athletes.

Nine DMS students qualify for national math competition

The DMS Math Team competed at the Georgia State Math competition at the World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Nine students qualified for the national math competition that will take place in Birmingham, Alabama.

The math team was sponsored by Mrs. Rachel Turner, a sixth grade math teacher at Dublin Middle School. These students are: TaMeyiah Davis Dominick Gray Tahki Lowther Jessica Lyman Myriah Martinez Amaree Marshall Michael Patisaul Jalana Smith Miyona Wells

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Amaree Marshall Michael Patisaul Jalana Smith Miyona Wells Tinsley Curtis Katelyn Carswell The entire team consists of: Tramarious Taylor TaMeyiah Davis Karethea Charleston Dominick Gray Katelynn Carswell Tahki Lowther Z'Nadia Carr Jessica Lyman Myriah Martinez Olivia Scott IRISH MAGAZINE/SUMMER EDITION

Six place at HGRESA 'Young Authors'

Congratulations to all our winners from the HGRESA Young Georgia Authors competition earlier this spring! As we all know, good readers can become great writers, and each of our six winners is proof positive that a love of literacy can translate into High Achievement and Success. These students, as well as many others, had their works included in a collection created by Dr. Susan Thornton, which can be viewed here: https://issuu.com/dublincityschools/docs/young_authors Winners Kindergarten: Emija Denson, 1st Place Susie Dasher Elem.

4th grade: Amelia Southern, 3rd Place Susie Dasher Elem.

The complete list of participants included: Denson, Zaria O'Neal, Carter Edwards, Jeremiah White, Southern, Fennell, Collins, Allen, Marcus Adams and Matthews.

6th grade: Cheyenne Fennell, 3rd Place Dublin Middle 8th grade: Zachary Collins, 3rd Place Dublin Middle

9th grade: Willie Allen III, 2nd Place Dublin High 12th grade: Alexus Matthews, 2nd Place Dublin High

CTAE Luncheon showcases 'vision' behind Erdrich-HGCCA collaboration

One word kept coming up with Erdrich COO, Alex Kehrer as he spoke with HR Director, Jennifer Carter Crutchfield: Vision.

Dublin High School.

“I was so proud of those kids,” Crutchfield said of the DHS additions. “You could tell somebody had worked with them. They were top notch.”

“He kept saying we needed to have a vision for our workforce development,” Crutchfield told the roughly 20 visitors to the March 29 Dublin High School (Georgia) Georgia CTAE Advisory Board Luncheon.

Crutchfield said the DHS students who interviewed "were top notch."

“For years our manufacturing jobs disappeared, and now they were coming back but we needed people to fill the jobs,” Crutchfield said. “His idea was that we could either complain about the lack of workforce or do something about it.”

The “vision” became reality last year when Erdrich, along with tool and die manufacturer, Aweba Tool & Die, Oconee Fall Line Technical College and the Heart of Georgia College & Career Academy, launched a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program for Laurens County that gives high school juniors a

guaranteed pathway towards employment and a career.

Crutchfield spoke about how the program kicked off with five apprenticeship students hailing from East Laurens, West Laurens and one homeschooler, and has since grown to nine including two from

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According to Apprenticeship Team Leader, Rob Crumpton, students apply for the program and are then selected to follow a series of steps including a real workplace interview at Erdrich.

“I love what I do,” Crumpton said. “To see them begin this process and possibly end up in a career is so exciting.”

Crutchfield said the addition of Crumpton to the team is part of an even greater vision that extends beyond the walls of Erdrich into all of Laurens County.

“Our hope is to grow this to a point where we can begin offering similar apprenticeship programs for other industries in the community,” Crutchfield said.

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SHINING S.T.A.R.

Haywood named DHS STAR student

Dublin High School Senior Will Haywood has been named the school’s 2018 PAGE STAR Student. Haywood selected Robby Foskey, his high school math teacher, as his STAR Teacher. Haywood, the son of Lori Haywood of Dublin, earned the recognition for academic achievement and performance on the SAT.

Haywood selected his high school math teacher, Foskey, as his STAR teacher.

The PAGE Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) is sponsored, administered and promoted by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE). Since its creation by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce in 1958, the STAR program has honored nearly 26,000 students and the teachers selected as the most influential to their academic achievement. High school seniors must have the highest score on a single test date on the SAT and be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average to qualify for STAR nomination.

STAR begins each year in participating Georgia high schools when the STAR Student is named and chooses a STAR Teacher to share in this recognition. The students and their teachers are honored by their schools and receive special recognition in their communities from one of the more than 165 statewide civic organizations and businesses that serve as local sponsors of the STAR program.

Students then compete for school system recognition as the top STAR Student, and those winners compete for region honors. Region winners contend for the honor of being named State PAGE STAR Student. STAR Teachers continue on with their STAR Students at every level of the program.

“We couldn’t be prouder to celebrate Will and his accomplishment,” said Dr. Toney Jordan, DHS principal. “Will is a fine example of how taking advantage of opportunities, like our dual enrollment program, can help put students one step

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closer to being productive, successful members of the community. I am certain we will hear great things from Will in the future.”

and educators and encourages academic

The Professional Association of Georgia Educators honors outstanding students

and the PAGE Georgia Academic De-

excellence through competitive academic initiatives such as PAGE STAR, the PAGE Academic Bowl for Middle Grades cathlon.

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REGION 12 CHAMPS! Special photo

City of Dublin Youth Council claims Ambassadors' honor

We’d like to celebrate our City of Dublin Youth Council one more time for being selected as the Georgia Secretary of State's Student Ambassador program Region 12 Champions in April. Why did they win? Simple.

rum with elected officials, spoke with classes about the importance of voting, held voter registration drives for students and accumulated countless hours of community service partnering with various organizations.

Our Youth Council attended more Thank you to: than 60 local and national civic Mayor, Donald Harrell meetings, hosted a community fo- Mayor Pro Tem, Keyanne Jones IRISH MAGAZINE/SUMMER EDITION

Councilwoman, Jalicia McRae Councilman, Davon Peacock Councilwoman, Kamissha Miles and, Councilwoman, Sydney Price Young people like our Youth Council are another fine example that the future of our community is in good hands!

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NATIONAL PROMINENCE Moore Street earns NAEA ‘Pilot Program’ honors, presents at annual conference

Moore Street School was busy for all the right reasons this March. The academic and behavioral alternative school was presented the “Exemplary Practices in Alternative Education Pilot Program Award” by the National Alternative Education Association. In addition to the schoolwide honor, (inset) principal Brian Howell was a featured presenter at the NAEA’s 24th Annual Conference on Alternative Education held in Dallas, TX March 5-7. The top alternative IRISH MAGAZINE/SUMMER EDITION

schools in the country were invited to the conference, where Howell presented on culture and climate and how both increased attendance and test scores while decreasing discipline. Meanwhile, the rest of the MSS staff attended the annual NAEA Youth At-Risk Conference in Savannah.

Keynote speakers at the conference included Stedman Graham, Principal Baruti Kafele and Dr. Jane Bluestein. Congratulations Moore Street, and keep up the great work!

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ENTREPRENEUR SHOWCASE Susie Dasher Elementary’s delegation proved to be the bell of the ball at the Rotary International District 6920 conference at Jekyll Island on April 28.

Susie Dasher, which began an Entrepreneurship Partnership with Dublin Rotary to kick off the 2017-18 school year, brought information and handson demonstrations to showcase how the partnership has positively impacted outcomes in the classroom.

District Governor, Hamsa Thota, was extremely pleased, as was Rotary International past President, Frank Devlyn. Thota presented Susie Dasher STEAM teacher, Shayna Morgan, and students Journi Bostic and ASavior Woodard with $250 to continue the program. Plans are already in place to grow the partnership even more in 2018-19, all in an effort to encourage students to consider becoming business leaders and entrepreneurs once they’ve completed their education.

(Pictured: Woodard and Bostic speak with Dublin Rotarian, Frank Seaton.

Inset: President Bill Brown stands with Bostic, Woodard and Rotarians Susan Brandon and Seaton)

Class of Dis tinc tion

Celebrating the DHS Class of 2018

Class of CONGRATULATIONS

Amaya Sh'Pri Adams

Jordan Danielle Coley

Alex Tae'quon Henderson

Tawanda Lacole Mygale Allen

Jenee` Lafaye Coney

Torian La'Troy Holder

Hannah Christine Allison*

Xzavier Christion Cox

Jaylon Tyreak Hollingsworth

Camden Lawrence Ashe

Joseph Edward Daniel

Shania Tionne Holloway

Jonathan Brian Austin

Mikkiko DonQuay Dardy

Miracle-NaTanya D'Asia Howard

Derrick Tyrese Balkcom

Amari Nyerie Cattrell Davis

Joshua Zachrius Hunt

John Mac Bassett III

Jaden Tyler Derriso

Clarence Le'Mon Jackson

Heavenli' Faith Bell

Alliah Daneilla Evans

QuinTashia Monet Jackson

Darius Stacey Blackshear

Camryn Porche Evans*

LaKia Renee Johnson

De'Juan Markese Blackshear

Eric Jerome Evans

India Jamaya King

Caleb De’Lon Brown+

Ke'Andrea Jatae Folsom

Dravaris Jamael Kyler

Domineke Ni'Breon Cannida

JaCori Michael Foreman

Akiera Samej Lattimore

Amari Chante' Cannon

MaKalyn Lynn Foreman*

Adrianna Michelle Lee*

Alexus Amerikel Unique Carr

Martuwn DeJordan Green

Sha'Quan LaIsis FaShae Lewis

Montarion E'mon Carswell

Brianne LaShae Gregory

Desmond Marquez Earle Lindsey

Cameron Tykerrion Carter

Camron Anderson Gruber

De'Asia Jareka Linton

Danyal Arianna Carter

Bruce Guyton Jr.

Nyia Bershunda Mainor*

Jalen Malik Channel

Nathan Walter Hall

Randy Antonio Martin Jr.

Audrie Chantal Eudine Charles*

MaKenzie TyKerria Harris

Alexandria TaKiya Matthews

Inac'mone Chanora Chavers*

Will Manning Haywood*

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Alexus TaNiya Matthews*

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2018

DUBLIN HIGH SCHOOL

Rictavious Marquez McCloud

Jasmine Nicole Pullins

Alexandria Louella Taylor

Joseph James McGirt

Donovan Isaac Reynolds

Jarrett Levi Timmons

Lauryn Ashleigh Metzdorf*

D'Andre Travez Richardson

NaQuan LaTrell Tisdale

Omari Marquese Mitchell

Quintarah Mone' Ricks

Jacorius Jermayne Tobridge

Carlia Ne'Shay Montford

Zion Tyonne Ricks

Jaworski Antonio Tobridge Jr.

Jaidan Elizabeth Noelle Moore

James Artavious Rozier

Kobi Lee Ahmaad Todd

Christian Jacob Morris

Keyonia Ashante Rozier

Makayla Renee' Todd

TriQuavious Dairion Moye

Terrionna Dy'Nesia Rozier*

Donovan Amad Walker

Daphne Dazerella Shantel Nelson

Eboni Victoria Nicole Simpson+

Jevon Montavis Washington

Isaac McKinley Newton

Desiny Tyesha Smith

Zion Zyrese Washington

Christopher LaQuan Mathis Oliver

Jada Nicole Smith

Haley Maia Waters

Ka'Linzei Zi'Keria O'Neal

Kimberly Jaliyah Smith

Emani Mabrielle Janee Wicker

LaSasha Monet Outlaw

Takorra Lynnae Smith

Ambrieka Dishae Wiley

Meridith Lynn Page

Devion TyReke Snell

Toni Lashay Williams

Dishil Patel

Alexis Audrianna Sparger

Karter Jacob Wood

Janiqua Singail Patterson

Mason Elizabeth Spitzmiller*

Bridgette Marie Wooden

Kameron Antawon Pauldo

Alexis Keona Stanley

Amarea Zamija Wright

Malik Rashad Payne

Alyssa Keanna Stanley

Ayanna Maia Wright*

Davon Lashun Peacock

DaMonta Marnez Stanley

Rodravia Avionna Wright

Ty'Ajah DeKia Porter*

Silentah Zhane' Stanley

Lauren Elizabeth Price

Benjamin Jeffery Sullivan

*Honor Graduate

Sydney Simone Price*

Kyiana Jaliyah Swint *

+Posthumous Diploma

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Walk to

Remember DCS PLAYS HOST TO RELAY FOR LIFE, RAISES THOUSANDS FOR ACS

We had such a groovy time at April 27th's Relay For Life of Laurens County! Special thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers from Hillcrest Elementary, Susie Dasher Elementary, Dublin Middle School, Dublin High School and Moore Street School. Combined, our schools raised more than $4,800 in the fight against cancer. We are blessed to have a school family so committed to helping Dublin and Laurens County, Georgia eradicate cancer from this planet.

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Record

RETURNS

Twenty-eight earn diplomas at Moore Street Spring Commencement Moore Street School celebrated the Class of 2018 during its Spring Commencement Ceremony held May 18 in the Dublin High School Auditorium.

Dublin High School alumnus, Brandon Wilcher, offered a powerful message of inspiration to the graduates during his Senior Class Challenge.

“Growth is essential, growth is important,” Wilcher said. “In this thing called life, we must become intentional learners.”

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Wilcher also told students that “If you want to truly fulfill your destiny, it is important to pay attention who and what you surround yourself with…You must surround yourself with people who will help you grow.”

Ultimately, Wilcher added that the graduates “have permission to go out and achieve every goal (they) set.”

Prior to Wilcher’s words of encouragement, Xavier Phillips offered the invocation, Deveion Richardson recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and DHS alumnus, Jarvis Wilcher, performed the National Anthem.

Howell shared some unbelievable statistics that shaped the 2017-18 school year at Moore Street.

Dr. TaKeshia Thomas certified the graduates prior to the presentation of diplomas by Mrs. Catina Puckett, and the awarding of diplomas by Mr. John Bell, BOE “We had 37 graduates this year,” Howell said. “Our atChairman, Dr. Fred Williams, Superintendent and tendance was above 90 percent. Our test scores rose 38 Principal Mr. Brian Howell. percent. And our graduation rate should be about 70 percent.

Mrs. Juliette Newton called for the change of tassels, before seniors stepped out into the audience to present “We were also chosen as a National Pilot School. Not yellow roses to their parents. a city pilot school. Not a state pilot school. A National Pilot School…Anytime you talk about Moore Street Dr. Williams congratulated the graduates, before School, talk about the positives.”

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CONGRATULATIONS MOORE STREET CLASS OF 2018 LaQuintavia TKearra Ashley

Bri’Dajah A’Shayanna Fields

Nathaniel Lamont McNeil Jr.

Nykia Brianna Boyer

Tykearah Fluellen

Journie Na’Jae O’Neal

Ky’Air Marcel Brewster

Marnika Nah’je’ Fordham

Xavier Daquian Phillips

Arrayua Rebecca Brown

Kwamain Reantae Glover

Jacorey Deonte Reese

Lourosa Deloris Brown

LaVonte Malik Grimes

Deveion Ahmad Richardson

Brandon MarKeith Childs

Jalen Geontae Hightower

Jamil Lequez Thompkins

Alexander Gerrard Collins

Willie Lee Jackson

Marquaja De’jour Thompkins

Dillon Chase Davis

Sha’Tyra Ke’Asia Johnson

Jamal Daveon Whipple

Tiara Trenea Downing

DeQuan DeMontay King

T’Zion Kevonte Dudley

Ashaunti Nishey McCray

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Extra Special Day You had to be from another planet to not smile or cry tears of joy at the Dublin High School track April 26, as students from Dublin City Schools and the Laurens County School system competed in the annual Dublin-Laurens County Special Olympics Georgia. Students from elementary up to high school took part in a variety of track and field events, and also enjoyed a host of activities, and meals provided by Dublin Civitan.

Special thanks to all of the wonderful volunteers, teachers, parapros and staff who made this such a memorable day for our students!

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Our Dublin High School Shamrocking Chefs (Robin Serrant, Khalil Smith and Cacey Perry) represented themselves well at the Georgia Department of Education Junior Chef Competition at the William S. Hutchings Career Center in Macon on March 14. While they didn’t take the top prize, they definitely caught the attention of everyone in attendance with their Southwestern Chicken with Georgia Peach Salsa, which was one of the featured recipeson the GaDOE Nutrition's Twitter page.

Special thanks to Mrs. Denise Strickland, as well as volunteers, John

Williams

and

Jason Smith. Great job chefs!

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In the Kitchen with the Junior Chefs

What You'll Need 3 boneless chicken breast 2 small Vidalia onions, sliced 1 garlic clove, mashed ½ yellow bell pepper, sliced ½ orange bell pepper, sliced 1 whole red bell pepper, sliced ½ Tbsp black pepper ½ Tbsp Chili powder ½ Tbsp ground cumin ½ Tbsp Paprika ½ Tbsp onion powder ½ Tbsp Southwestern seasoning 2 tbsp oil Mexican Rice 3 cups brown rice 6 cups chicken broth Water as needed for the rice 2 tbsp margarine ½ tsp salt 1-15 oz petite diced tomatoes 1-15 oz can whole kernel corn 1-15 oz can black beans, rinsed Georgia Peach Salsa 2 15 oz cans peach slices in light syrup ½ red onion, diced 1 jalapeno pepper Zest of 1 lime Juice of ½ lime ½ orange bell pepper ½ yellow bell pepper ¼ tsp salt 1Tbsp of fresh chopped cilantro 1 bunch of Fresh Parsley Tri-colored tortilla strips ¼ cup Georgia Peach Pepper Jelly 1 head of Bibb Lettuce

How It's Made 1. Slice each chicken breast into 2 thin slices for a total of 6 slices.

2. Mix the spices listed & sprinkle the chicken with the spices listed in the recipe, saving 1 Tbsp for the vegetables.

3. Meanwhile, pour 6 cups chicken broth into a pot and bring to a boil.

Once the broth starts boiling, add rice, margarine, & salt. Cook the rice for about 30 minutes or until done.

4. Chop onions and thinly slice bell

peppers into strips. Sprinkle with the rest of the spice mixture over the vegetables. Mash garlic over the onions & peppers.

5. Heat oil in skillet.

6. Cook vegetables until tender crisp.

7. Remove the vegetables from the skillet.

8. Add the chicken and cook on medium heat until almost done.

9. Add the vegetables back to the chicken and continue to cook until chicken is done. Turn the heat off from the skillet.

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11. In a small skillet, cook until the corn is roasted and has burnt marks on the kernels.

12. Add the beans and tomatoes to the roasted corn and until warm through. Add the corn mixture to the rice and stir. 13. Drain peach slices and dice the peaches into small pieces. Peel and finely dice the red onion and peppers. Remove the seeds & membrane from the jalapeno pepper and finely chop. Add the peppers and onions to the peaches.

Zest 1 lime into the peach mixture. Juice 1/2 lime and pour the juice into the peach mixture. Add salt and Southwestern Seasoning to the peach salsa mixture. Chop cilantro and add to the peach mixture.

14. For each plate, place a serving of Mexican rice in the center of a plate, top it with a chicken breast and a spoonful of Georgia Peach Salsa.

15. Top entrée with Tri-Color Tortilla Strips. Heat the ¼ cup Georgia Peach Pepper Jelly until melted.

Garnish plate with the jelly.

Options: The chicken can be sliced into strips mixed with rice mixture and placed into a spinach tortilla or lettuce to form a wrap. The Peach Salsa can then be added to the wrap.

The chicken & rice mixture can also be added to form a salad.

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Our Hillcrest Elementary LEAP-sters took their leadership skills to new heights May 10, taking charge of the planning, preparation and performance of their annual Leadership Day program (They even created the invitations and program, inset). Performances included step routines by Pride Stride, the Cheer Lillies, a moment of inspiration from Hayden Edmond and a Seven Habits video presentation. We couldn’t be prouder of the leaders they have grown to become, and the leaders we know they will be when they reach the real world years from now. Great job!

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Green Thumbs T. Lake gives Snap-Ed garden pointers to Susie Dasher students

Potatoes, and carrots, and berries, "OH MY." Mrs. Morgan's Susie Dasher SMart Lab third grade students had a Agricultural Engineering lesson with T. Lake Environmental Services and Georgia Snap ED Proper irrigation and planting techniques were taught and carried out by each student in the class. Four raised flowerbeds and two vine fences were planted with multiple vegetables and different berries that will be harvested later this year!

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Thank You! To all our retiring educators

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Peebles (c) smiles as she listens to former student, and current Dublin High School teacher, Erica Wade Johnson, sing during her award presentation.

SPECIAL SUPERLATIVE Peebles awarded honorary Teacher of the Year at End of the Year program

Dublin City Schools capped a successful 2017-18 school year in grand fashion, offering up recognition to teachers and staff for their hard work, dedication and commitment to student achievement.

The pinnacle of the program celebrated former educator, and DCS alumnus, Susan Peebles, who was recognized as an Honorary Teacher of the Year. Peebles, who has been battling cancer for several years, ac-

cepted the award alongside husband Wayne, and offered heartwarming words of encouragement to her fellow teachers, as well as providing inspiration as she fights courageously against cancer.

Paula Wyatt, Beverly Holder, Sandra Whipple, Tina Cochran, Joyce Daidone, Debbie Franks and Betty Pittman.

Mr. Jaroy Stuckey recognized district Teacher of the Year, Amanda Bouyer, Prior to Peebles’ recognition, the who spoke of her time at Dublin City district honored retiring staff with a both as a student and teacher, before certificate and desk clock. (Pictured awards for Support Staff of the Year at left) Those recognized were: Jo- were presented to the following: Wyhannah Howell, Katrina Waters, Dr. lene Hardy, Dawn Samson, Cindy Susan Thornton, Priscilla Walden, Kilgore, Rita Hall and Javana Smith.

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“Teachers need flexibility to provide the education each child needs, rather than adhering to a standardized model. We need to make sure our kids are reading on grade level by third grade, engaged in meaningful STEAM instruction and equipped to begin a meaningful career after high school or college.�

experiment

-Richard Woods Ga. School Supt.

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(FUTURE) EMPLOYMENT EXPO Susie Dasher Elementary welcomed professionals from across Laurens County May 11 to its annual Career Day. Guests ranged from public service and health professionals to business, education and retired members of the military. Outside, students learned form the Laurens County Sheriff’s Department SRT (Sheriff’s Response Team), Air Evac Lifeteam, the Dublin Fire Department and DCS Transportation Director John Strickland.

Inside, guests included: Jan Moore, Director of Children’s Dept., Laurens County Library; James Chatman, military/VA; DPD Bike Patrol; Dr. TaKeshia Thomas, DCS Director of Special Education; Lisa Dean, DCS Director of Human Resources; Jessie Ansley with OFTC; Martinis Isaac/Tonia Spaulding, APEX Behavior Health Providers. Special thanks to all guests for sharing insight into their respective profession, and possibly planting the seed in students that may help them grow into the next generation of professionals for Dublin and Laurens County!

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Nearly 50 DHS students earn MOS professional certifications Amore Patterson (Word)

Long Le (Word)

B. J. Howell (Word)

D. J. Wright (Word)

Elmonte Richardson (Word)

Tyviona Gordon (Word)

(Excel)

Ezekial McMillan (OneNote)

Dyonne Bell (Word)

Tamyra Webb (Word) (Excel)

A. J. Caneega (Word)

T'Quavion King (Word)

is part of the school's CTAE pathway program.

Donovan Reynolds (Word)

Journie Guyton (Outlook)

The complete list of certificate recipients includes:

Ajhanaya Hughes-Bates (Word)

Tierra Williams (Excel Expert)

Dublin High School is proud to announce that 48 students earned Microsoft Office Specialist certifications during the 2017-18 school year. These MOS certifications are professional in nature and follow students into the workforce. This program

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Jatavious Martin (Word)

Ally Diallo (Word)

Iyanna Lattimore (Word)

Alyssa Stanley (PPT)

Janyah Stephens (Word)

Darius Carter (Word)

Dariella Johnson (Word)

Karisa Jackson (PPT)

Alexia Wallace (Word)

Ba’Sean Tisdale (Word)

Ajnee Davis (Word)

Courtney Collins (PPT)

Fataumata Diallo (Word)

Breanna McRae (Excel)

Ni’Jaie Bridges (PPT)

Steven Slaughter (Word)

Tysheka Walker (Excel)

Darius Blackshear (Word)

Makyla Butler (Word)

Deyonna Stanley (Excel)

Calvin Williams (PPT)

Jayla Harris (Word)

Shakema Reynolds (Word)

Lakia Johnson (PPT)

India King (PPT)

Vontavious Hicks (Word)

K’Alex Tate (Word)

Emani Wicker (PPT)

KeAndre Folsom (PPT)

Brandon Wright (Word) Cameron Powers (Word) Octavious Payne (Word) Ty Daniels (Word)

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VISIONARY SISTERHOOD

Say hello to the latest class of Sisters With nya Woodard, Dajana Shivers, Azoria a Vision! SWV is a mentoring group for Lovett, Mikelle Georges. Fourth row5-8 grade girls designed to help young Imani Beauchamp,Tajanique Walker, ladies identify, understand and manage Carnesia Pringle, Christlan Salinas, their emotions, develop skills to make friends and improve their overall comfort in social settings. The ladies are also encouraged to uplift and empower each other.

The group was featured on 13WMAZ (isnet) in late March, which can be seen at: http://www.13wmaz.com/mobile/ video/news/local/all-female-mentoring-prog ra m-st a r t s-i n-dublin/93-8058753. Pictured (l-r) First row- Mylan Broxton, Tequa- Kimaria Devoe, Regina Gibson. Fifth sha Cannon. Second row- Lazorian Da- row- Alicia Brooks (Group Facilitator) vis, T'Erica Parks, Kayleigh Smith, Aa- Carnita Brown (Facilitator) Michaela liyah Perry, Kemeira Cason, Zamauri Richards (Not Pictured- Angela McSmith. Third row- Samaya Parks, Ken- Cloud, Facilitator) IRISH MAGAZINE/SUMMER EDITION

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DHS duo earns $500 scholarships from retired educators Congratulations to Dublin High School seniors, Audrie Charles and Alexus Matthews, on earning $500 Laurens Dublin Retired Educators Association scholarships. The presentations were made during the organization’s April meeting.

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