COMMUNITY Martha Stewart Bulloch Chapter Present Scholarship
Each year the Martha Stewart Bulloch Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution recognizes an outstanding collegebound North Fulton high school senior through a scholarship that has been established in Left to right: Karen Braddy, scholarship memory of past Regent committee chair; Greg Prince, father; Marcheta Knight Weitz. Ryan Matthew Prince, award winner; Karen Prince, mother; Marguerite Dyal, The chapter presents grandmother and DAR Chapter member. a $1,000 scholarship to recognize an individual that exemplifies the characteristics of excellent academics, unquestioned patriotism, good citizenship and service to his or her community and family. This year’s recipient is Northview senior, Ryan Matthew Prince. Ryan tests at 99th percentile in his SATs, attained a perfect score on his ACT test, and ranks 6th out of 491 graduating seniors at Northview HS. He excels scholastically, is extremely active in athletics, as well as being committed to community projects.
Centennial Supports Breast Care Program
The Centennial High School Knights varsity basketball team and cheerleading squad recently presented Northside Hospital’s Breast Care Program with a check to help raise awareness of breast cancer. The money was raised Left to right: Michael Harries, during the school’s annual president, Centennial Tip-Off Club; breast cancer awareness Susan Casella, breast health campaign and Pink Out coordinator, Northside Hospital; basketball game. This is the Jose Balbona, NCCCP community third year that Centennial health advocate, Northside Hospital Oncology Support has supported breast cancer Services; and Dr. Steven Miletto, patients at Northside. “Our principal, Centennial High School. efforts to raise money for ‘the Cure,’ is our small way of showing our love, respect, and concern for all the Centennial High School teachers and women of the Centennial community that have survived breast cancer or who may be currently battling against this disease,” said Michael Harries, president, Centennial Tip-Off Club. 6
My Roswell | may 2012
2012 Washington Youth Tour Winners
Georgia EMC annually participates in the national Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to bring high school students to Washington, D.C. to learn about U.S. history and meet with state representatives and senators. Each year, 1,400 students from across the nation are chosen for the competitive program by their local electric cooperatives. As one of Georgia Sara Dada EMC’s 42 member cooperatives, Cobb EMC recently selected three winners to represent Cobb EMC and serve as state delegates on the 2012 Washington Youth Tour. First place winner Sara Dada, a junior at Wheeler High School and the daughter of Arshad and Sadiqua Dada of Roswell, received a $1,500 scholarship. Camille Fish, a home study student and the daughter of Paul and Victoria Fish of Kennesaw, received second place and a Dale Ernest scholarship worth $1,000. Dale Ernest, a junior at Lassiter High School and the son of Thom and Amy Ernest of Roswell, received third place and a $500 scholarship.
Bicycle Directional Signage
Roswell is pleased to announce a new pilot project to improve way finding for bicyclists. The Home Owners Association (HOA) of Barrington Farms asked the city to assist bicyclists who frequently became disoriented on their way to the Roswell/ Alpharetta Greenway entrance because of their complicated street network. Roswell Department of Transportation staff developed the idea and is in the process of replacing the old six-inch street name signs with new nine inch signs featuring a bicycle symbol and an arrow on a yellow background.
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