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’all, School bells? Already? It seems like we just celebrated graduations and last day of school parties together. There are not enough lazy summer days anymore. Look outside!

It’s blazing and the mercury is not dropping anytime soon.

The water temperature at the beach is probably perfect.

What happened to my plans to find a porch swing, a glass of lemonade, and a spare moment to relax? I’m scrambling like a remix of the Grinch, who simply must keep the first day of school from coming; but how?

Since it’s coming whether we like it or not, might as well get prepared. My dad would say, to quote the Borg from “Star Trek,” “Resistance is futile.” Check out our Back to School issue to get ready. The luxe fashion spread coordinated and shot by Tiffany Powell Photography on location at one of my favorite places to shop, Avenue Peachtree City, is sure to give you some fashion ideas if you’ve got teens that must have just the right outfit for high school. If your child is thinking about college, check out Dr. Lori James’ article on how to prepare for that process. And kids of all ages can be inspired by Archie Bouie of Georgia Military College.

In the meantime, here's one of my “Favorite Things” for back to school: Bentgo’s line of lunchboxes (the Bentgo Original, Bentgo Kids, and Bentgo Salad) are compartmentalized lunchboxes that allow food to be transported without mixing. Each compartment is also a single-serving, to encourage a balanced meal of various dishes. Plus they’re very easy to transport and super sleek. My son likes hunks of ham and turkey, broccoli and carrots with ranch dressing, and some kind of fruit in his lunchbox.

More importantly Bentgo recently partnered with Feed The Children; in this partnership, Bentgo will donate 5% of lunchbox sales on Bentgo.com and Amazon.com to the nonprofit organization that provides food and disaster relief around the US and in select countries. In 2015, Feed The Children provided a really impressive 107 million pounds of food and essentials.

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NAASC-ATLANTA CHAPTER RAISES OVER $50,000 AT SPELMAN BLUE ON THE GREENS

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– Atlanta Chapter hosted its inaugural charity golf and tennis event

2018 event and there are numerous opportunities to sponsor, play

Spelman Blue on the Greens (SBOTG), to benefit Spelman College

and volunteer. Save the date and join us on April 9, 2018.

seniors. The event supports the Every Senior, Every Year campaign to ensure all students who have met academic requirements to graduate may do so on time. The fundraiser was met with great success across the board. Over $50,000 was raised with $22,000 being donated to the College to directly benefit students.

RORY STARKEY, JR. EXCELS AT HAPEVILLE CHARTER Rory Starkey, Jr. is a rising Senior at Hapeville Charter Career Academy. Throughout his four

Perfect weather was the backdrop when NAASC- Atlanta Chapter

years of high school, Rory has excelled aca-

hosted its inaugural charity golf and tennis event Spelman Blue on the

demically, played football, basketball and vol-

Greens raised to directly benefit graduating seniors in need. Nearly 200

unteered in the community.

people participating in tournament play, contests, clinics and volun-

For Rory and his family, academics come

teer positions supported the successful event. Adrienne Lance Lucas,

first. He has an overall 3.9 GPA and scored

Event Co-Chair and member of the class of 1990 stated, “All of our

a 27 on the ACT as a sophomore. He has

first year expectations were met or exceeded. We had a spectacular

taken AP, Honors and Dual Enrollment

team of alumnae volunteers who brought the vision to reality wowing

courses, including three years of Chinese.

attendees from beginning to end with their attention to minor details

He is a member of the National Beta Club

at the event venue, White Columns Country Club in Milton, GA, to the

and the National Honor Society.

beautiful awards presented at the ‘19th Hole’ Awards Ceremony. ”

Rory Starkey, Jr.

Rory is a starting wide receiver for his varsity football team and was

The day of fun and excitement featured customized golf attire, stu-

voted Offensive Player of the Year, as well as Scholar Athlete of the Year

dent golf mannequins, golf black history facts displayed at each hole,

for his team. He also received 1st team All-Region and All-State honors

and the crowd favorite…a blue 2017 convertible Bentley Continental

for the 2016-17 football season. Rory currently holds 12 football offers,

GTC V8 as the hole in one contest prize giveaway. First place winners

including Harvard, Yale, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth,

walked away with engraved silver plated plates, Master’s golf hats and

Illinois, East Carolina and Howard (his parents’ alma mater). He is currently

ball divots and other coveted golf items. Supporters across the nation

weighing his options and has not yet decided where he will attend college.

who could not attend in person, got involved by casting bids at the

In his spare time, Rory likes to create music and is interested in majoring in

virtual charity auction. Premium items included dinner with the cast

Music Production or Business to prepare for his future.

of the leading Broadway musical “Hamilton”, a 7-night South African

Rory is the youngest of three, with two older sisters. One graduated

trip, U.S. Open Championship tickets, dinner for 10 with Chef Garvin,

from Howard University in 2013 and the other is a rising senior at

a master class with Hollywood experts, a Venus Williams autographed

Howard. He is a member of Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral

director’s chair, an Ireland Golf adventure, and a private jet for the day.

and credits his church, parents and family with guiding and encour-

Founded in Atlanta, GA, Spelman College educates African

aging him to be and do his best. He is also grateful to his high school,

American women and has been recognized among the top 100

full of supportive teachers and administrators, for giving him the

national liberal arts colleges for ten straight years. Spelman ranks as

opportunity to pursue his endeavors and interests.

the #1 historically black college and university (HBCU) in the country, according to 2017 U.S. News & World Report and has a graduation rate that is among the top five colleges in Georgia. Spelman produces more black women who complete Ph.Ds. in STEM fields than any other U.S. institution, and is among the top 30 colleges with the highest number of study abroad students nationwide.

NURSES AT WELLSTAR ATLANTA MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE Across WellStar Health System, nurses are at the center of the not-for-profit’s mission to deliver world-class healthcare to patients.

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Life. Starts. Here.

Zwade Marshall, MD joins Pickens Patterson III, MD and Alliance Spine and Pain Centers bringing the latest in research, innovation and leadership to their care team. Like Dr. Patterson, Dr. Marshall is a fellowshiptrained, board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist. Together, Drs. Patterson and Marshall will continue to compassionately serve the South Fulton community at Alliance’s Camp Creek location, open five days a week.

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Around Town

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Amy demonstrates a passion for high quality, patient satisfaction and high reliability in everything she does. Her attitude, spirit and work ethic are contagious. Amy provides quality education, direction and guidance to everyone she leads. · YVONNE MADUKA, M.D.

Dr. Maduka was awarded the Provider Partner in Excellence award. She demonstrates her support and elevation of the nursing profession on a daily basis. She is an effective educator and helps to build nurses’ critical thinking skills. Dr. Maduka has great respect for the nursing viewpoint in any situation.

During the ceremony, a total of 54 nurses and physicians spanning WellStar Health System were recognized.

From left, Jill Case-Wirth, WellStar Chief Nurse Executive, Amy Pitts, RN, Stuart D. Downs, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, WellStar Atlanta Medical Center and WellStar Atlanta Medical Center South

WellStar Atlanta Medical Center South’s nurses and physicians who work to elevate the field of nursing were recently recognized at WellStar’s annual Excellence in Nursing award ceremony.

AUTHOR HANNAH PALMER BOOK DISCUSSION AND SIGNING AT SOUTH FULTON BRANCH Author of Flight Path: A Search for Roots Beneath the World’s Busiest Airport.

In the months leading up to the birth of her first child, Hannah Palmer discovered that all three of her childhood houses have

“Gheorghe, Brett, Angela and Amy exemplify excellence in nurs-

been wiped out by the expansion of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson

ing,” said Daniel Jackson, Senior Vice President of WellStar Atlanta

International Airport. Having uprooted herself from a promising

Medical Center South. “And we thank Dr. Maduka for lifting up nurses

career in publishing in her adopted Brooklyn, Palmer embarked on a

every day. Our team puts their hearts into all they do here to deliver

quest to determine the fate of her lost homes—and of a community

world-class healthcare to our patients.”

that has been erased by unchecked Southern progress.

The awards spanned five categories and nurses and physicians who actively support the nursing profession were recognized, including: · GHEORGHE BALAN, RN

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Gheorghe was awarded the 5-Star Nurse award for his work to

Free breast cancer screenings are being offered to eligible women

create the best outcomes for his patients. Gheorghe fosters a culture

at WellStar Atlanta Medical Center, WellStar Atlanta Medical Center

of cooperation with physicians and fellow team members to improve

South, and WellStar Camp Creek Outpatient Imaging. The screen-

processes and outcomes. He is an exceptional nurse who is appreci-

ings will be available through March 31, 2018, and are made possible

ated for his thoroughness and commitment to patient-centered care.

by grants given to the WellStar Foundation from Susan G. Komen

· BRETT CANSLER, RN

Greater Atlanta and It’s the Journey, Inc. The initiative is an effort to

Brett was awarded the Rising Star in Nursing award for his work

increase access to preventive health screenings in low-income areas.

in the Surgical Services department. Brett continues to rise up as an

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· ANGELA CARTER, RN

• WellStar Camp Creek Outpatient Imaging,

Angela was awarded the Nightingale Nurse award for her work at

3890 Redwine Road, Suite 104, Atlanta, GA 30331

the patient’s bedside. Angela has been a nurse for nearly 35 years.

WellStar has teamed up with Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta and

She is a delight and a joy to work with and her bedside manner is

It’s The Journey, Inc. to reach underserved and uninsured patients in

impeccable and infectious. Angela makes patients feel at ease with

the Atlanta Area. In 2016, WellStar reached more than 16,800 individ-

her nurturing and caring tone throughout every process. She is a true

uals through breast cancer outreach and provided more than 900

asset to the nursing profession.

free mammograms to women in need throughout Georgia. The new, Atlanta-centered free mammogram program aims to educate and

· AMY PITTS, RN

Amy

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Leadership

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Healthy Lifestyle

Healthy Lunch

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Packing Tips for School

HEALTHY LUNCH PACKING TIPS FOR SCHOOL:

• Always include a fresh fruit, a vegetable and a healthy protein • Grains are optional, but when included, pack whole grains (i.e. whole wheat crackers, whole wheat bread, etc.)

• Try to make a lunch meal calendar a week in advance • On Sunday, cut up fresh fruits and vegetables for the week • Incorporate leftover dinner items to save money and time

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• Let your child(ren) prep the items that they can, to help cut back elieve it or not, it’s already time for the kids to head back to school. If you have young children in school and you’re any-

thing like me, you’re excited, anxious and struggling to get back into the school year routine, all at the same time! It seems like the summer flies right by. I’m sure many of you go back and forth

on your prep time • Try to make 2-3 lunches at once so you only have to prepare lunch 2-3 times each week • Consider using reusable all-in-one containers that allow for easy packing, such as Easy Lunchboxes (EasyLunchboxes.com)

between packing lunch for your kid(s) to take to school and allowing your kid(s) to eat the lunch that their school provides.

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Culinary Creations ARTICLE LYDIA WALKER ’ve always been around food,” says this cheery New Jersey transplant. “Both of my parents were cooks; I would go where they were working and watch them.” By the time he was a teenager, David Rose says he was allowed to be sous chef on occasion, the title making him second in authority to the head chef. Adolescence, in fact, found him soaking up culinary skills that would “prep” him for his future career in the kitchen and beyond, like the “Food Network Star.”

“Food Network Star” is the uber-popular television program that features talented people making food preparation at once “a piece o’ cake” and exciting—so exciting that cooks from all over the country vie to compete on the program. The heated competition portrays dedicated cooks who face possible elimination as they stir fry, bake, broil, whip and sometimes melt under the pressure, the winners having determinedly lasted through three demanding episodes.

Rose is among the 12 finalists this season. How he arrived at this pinnacle of culinary success seems obvious to Rose. “It takes a lot of hard work and long hours,” says Rose. “You have to improvise sometimes; the more the pressure, the better.” Downplaying the understandable tension palpating in a roomful of winner cooks, Rose sounds like a motivational speaker. “You have to think on your feet and believe in yourself,” he says.

Believing in himself seems a given for Rose, the youngest of eight siblings whose Jamaican parents, siblings and other relatives relocated to Atlanta after he moved to the city in 2003. “I had a cousin at Morehouse

Chef

and I fell in love with the city—everything but the traffic,” he says.

David Rose

Traffic notwithstanding, Rose enrolled in Le Cordon Bleu College of

Culinary Arts. Recognized as “the guardian of French culinary tech-

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nique,” the school was founded in France in 1895. It is “the largest network of culinary and hospitality school in the world,” training 20,000 students from 20 countries and 100 nationalities each year. Rose was one of them in 2003,

the year Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts was founded in Tucker, Georgia, 15 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta.

Rose graduated summa cum laude. Only 21 years old at the time, Rose says his culinary resume will soon include a book and cookware. He finds many opportunities for experimenting with various herbs and seasonings and compares recipe creation to playing jazz. “You never make the same dish the exact same way,” says Rose.

This maxim will be tested Sunday, August 13 at 9 p.m. “It’s not about the pressure; it’s how you react,” says Rose. No cook knows what they are expected to cook until the moment of competition.

He plans to keep his routine of daily fitness workouts to maintain stamina and he hopes to find time for a ride on his motorcycle here and there. His nickname, “Swole” (as in “swollen,” a reference to his buff physique) comes from the motorcycle club. Rose’s health maintenance hardly resonates with the stereotype of the alcohol-abusing cook. Rose explains it this way: “Alcoholic beverages are served in most restaurants, and cooks have to know what wine, for example, goes best with a particular food.” Jamaican dishes are among his favorite to serve: “Rum anyone?”

Rose also loves the diverse culture of his childhood in Teaneck, New Jersey, “the home of the Isley Brothers,” he likes to say. This diversity extends to food. “I’m open to try—eat as well as cook—foods from different cultures.” Friends and family regularly savor his cooking. “I enjoy giving joy to people.” But joy comes after preparation, the proof of the proverbial pudding. Aware that food preparation is both art and science, creativity and molecular gastronomy, Rose says, “When a dish is presented, you first eat with your eyes.”

All eyes will be on “Food Network Star” cooking in Los Angeles when Rose lights up the stove. Big on contrast and texture, creamy/crunchy with sensitivity to allergies and client input, Rose doesn’t sound like he’ll be running around like a headless chicken. He plans to be executing, cool as a cucumber. When Rose says, “I love to cook,” we believe him.

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Local Limelight ARTICLE ALONIA JONES | PHOTOGRAPHY LESLIE MCCREE

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Pain Management During an Opioid Crisis

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By Pickens A. Patterson, III, MD

s many people in our community and across the nation know, we are in the midst of an opioid crisis. An estimated 59,000 Americans died from a drug overdose in 2016. It has been said that some patients initially prescribed opioids for legitimate painful conditions later turn to heroin when they can no longer afford or have access to prescription medications that they have become addicted to. The physicians at Alliance Spine and Pain Centers take this crisis very seriously and take all possible measures to protect you, your family and our community during this critical time in our nation.

One of our most important responsibilities as your pain physician is to insure that you or your family member do not become addicted to opioid medications. The initial and most important step that we take is to thoroughly evaluate you, your history, and your painful condition and determine if opioid medications are needed at all. Many painful conditions can be treated with interventional techniques such as epidural steroid injections, facet blocks, and spinal cord stimulation.

There are well over 20 different types of interventions used to treat pain and our physicians are experienced and trained in all of them.

Additionally, if one of our doctors determine that opioids are necessary you or your family member will be monitored very closely for any signs of substance abuse or addiction. We have a pain psychologist as a member of our practice to help us identify patients who may need treatment for addiction issues very early in the process, improving the likelihood successful treatment.

Additionally, as a patient there are several actions that you can take to insure safe treatment and reduce the likelihood of opioid misuse, addiction and diversion. Most importantly, always take your medications only as prescribed. Inform your physicians of all medications that you are taking to avoid potentially dangerous interactions. Never share your medications with anyone or take anyone else's medication. Keep your medications locked in a lock box to avoid them being taken by anyone, especially children and teenagers. Develop a relationship with your pharmacist who can assist you in identifying potential drug interactions. Inform your doctor of any side effects you have from your pain medication such as drowsiness, dizziness, or shortness of breath as these may be early signs that a medication is not appropriate for you.

Finally, be open to other forms of treatment for chronic pain such as physical therapy, non-opiate based medications, and injections such as those offered by the physicians at Alliance Spine and Pain which will reduce or eliminate your need for opiates and get you back to living life to the fullest!

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or nearly five decades, Dr. Booker Poe has provided quality pediatric services to many who were raised in what is now known as South

Fulton. Hailing from Eustis, Florida, Dr. Poe settled in Atlanta in 1969 to fulfill a lifelong dream of helping children live healthy lives. He has done so in a manner that is unprecedented. In fact, it was so unprecedented that he is the recipient of countless awards from the Georgia State Medical Association as well as the Atlanta Medical Association.

In 1980, Dr. Poe was named Physician of the Year by the Georgia General Assembly after spearheading the fight for legislation that resulted in the Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit, which enabled Medicaid patients to receive immunizations in doctors’ offices while simultaneously allowing the physicians to be compensated. For his longevity and for playing a vital role in the healthcare and well-being of the community, Dr. Poe was among nine other doctors who are paid homage to at Doctor’s Memorial Park (at the corner of Fairburn Road and Benjamin E. Mays Drive) in January.

Dr. Poe served many years as a board member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Atlanta Medical Association. His current board memberships include Health First Foundation and the Georgia State Medical Association.

In 2013, he served as the Honorary President of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Poe earned his undergraduate degree from Tennessee State University, and he received his formal medical training at Meharry Medical College. A widower, Dr. Poe is the proud father of two adult children: an attorney and an educator/journalist, and two granddaughters: a pre-med student and a prep school student who aspires to pursue law and politics.

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ow can it be time to head back to school already? The weather outside continues to scream summer, summer summertime, but

busy schedules, rapidly filling calendars and conversations about teachers, books, and homework say otherwise. It’s time to start thinking about what you will wear to head back to school. The first day of school is always an opportunity to make a “new” first impression. The stylist at Fab’rik at the Avenue Peachtree City provided some wonderful back to school looks for the upcoming school year. The fun and playful looks seen here are created with denim, overalls, jumpsuits and cute sundresses. Asymmetrical hemlines, retro accents and chunky and metallic bold accesories are all simple ways to incorporate trends into your personal style while keeping your look fresh.

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A special thanks to the Avenue Peachtree City for hosting this shoot, and especially Fab’rik for providing the clothing, accessories, shoes and styling for these fun first day of school worthy outfits. Additionlly, SFL would like to thank Makeup Artist @KeyaMUA on IG and Greg Cole of Nancy’s Pizza Camp Creek for providing refreshments at the shoot.

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The ability to do what you love and support others and align your career with your purpose and core values is one that eludes many and something that I personally continue to aspire to. Fab’rik founder Dana Spinola seems to have hit the nail on the head through the creation of the non-profit, Free Fab’rik. In 2009, a broken closet spurred Fab’rik founder Spinola to launch Free Fab’rik a non-profit organization that is changing lives through clothing. While giving back to the community through the donation of clothes is not new, allowing girls and women who need a little help to “shop” for clothes with no price tags with the assistance of a stylist and be made to feel special is a wonderful enhancement to this concept. Partnering with community organizations, transitional housing and shelters, these Sprees provided

by Free Fab’rik and the creation of a space and experience that builds girl’s self-esteem, confidence and wardrobe are a unique way for Spinola and Fab’rik owners to support the mission of Free Fab’rik and give back to members of their communities. Soliciting donations from Fab’rik customers and community members, Free Fab’rik sets up boutique shopping experiences called “sprees” with no price tag for girls and women who need a little help, particularly those in shelters. What better way to repurpose gently used clothing than to provide an opportunity to instill hope to young women and girls in moments of small challenges or great need. With volunteer stylists as their guides, girls are reminded that despite their current circumstances, they are beautiful. The leading verse of the company, “She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future” (Proverbs 21:35) is illustrated through this program.

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IT’S NOT TOO LATE!

FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO HAVEN'T STARTED PREPARING FOR COLLEGE

1 1a 1B 2 2b 3 4 5

1. Develop a written inventory of where you are academically. How are your grades? What

are your GPA and class rank? How many APs and honors courses have you taken? What type of schedule did you select for your senior year? You may not be able to take mostly elective courses. Remember, it’s not over until the acceptance letters arrive in your mailbox.

1a. Review the average acceptance criteria for colleges you are interested in

attending, then check it with your inventory. ( You wrote that down, right?) You can find this information easily on colleges’ websites, and sites such as College Navigator (nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator), College Insight (College-Insight.org), and College Board’s Big Future (BigFuture.collegeboard.org).

1b. Decide how much money you need. This will increase or decrease your search.

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y daughter is a senior in high school, and she hasn’t done anything to

prepare for college. I told her that it’s too late for her to get into most colleges or universities. Although there is nothing wrong with it, she may have to attend a junior college or a local state college, but I really want her to get accepted into colleges she wants to attend. Unfortunately, I’m afraid it’s too late!

Are you in the process of having this discussion with your high school senior?

Most college planners will tell you that the best time to begin preparing for college is in 9th grade. I believe the preparation process really begins in elementary school.

Nevertheless, it is absolutely not too late!

However, the preparation and application process must begin immediately! If your senior follows these steps, you should expect a favorable outcome.

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2. Prepare to take the SAT and ACT. You can find information on the College Board’s

(CollegeBoard.org) website. Use free test prep online courses offered on CollegeBoard. org and KhanAcademy.org. You only have a few opportunities to take these tests, so be sure to prepare. Going in cold turkey is rarely a good idea, especially as a senior.

2a. Take the test as soon as possible, in case you want to take it over. ACT test dates for

2017 are: September 9, October 28, and December 9. SAT test dates for 2017 are: August 26, October 7, November 4, and December 2. Be sure to register before the deadline.

2b. Determine minimum and average SAT and ACT scores required for admission to

colleges on your list. This also may increase or decrease your list.

3. If you haven’t already, get involved in community and/or school activities, especially

those that are civic minded. Consider joining a team. You want to show that you are a well-rounded person, with various interests. You also want to demonstrate leadership skills. Some institutions may also like to see church or scouting participation.

4. Apply during the general application period, instead of early. The December or January

application deadline gives you time to get everything in order. Only apply early to colleges that you currently meet the acceptance criteria.

5. Prepare a list of at least two colleges you are pretty sure will accept you, two that

probably will accept you, and two that are long shots, but you really want to consider.

Since you are beginning this process your senior year, I recommend you apply to a variety of 6-10 colleges.

Finally, take a deep breath. Even if you are just getting on the college application band-

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ARCHIE BOUIE “I

A SHINING EXAMPLE OF WILL, HARD WORK AND DETERMINATION

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am a man of faith. Everything I have done has been guided by my faith,” were the first words that Archie Bouie II spoke when asked the question, “Who are you?”

Bouie owes his successes to a few key principles, and faith

“I can’t take any credit for my accomplishments,” says Bouie.

is one that stands strong at the forefront of his daily journey.

“I had some good leaders, including my grandmother. She

It’s not often that a man so accomplished would be quick

lived by the old saying, ‘Treat people the way you want to be

to speak of his faith or admit to mistakes made along that

treated,’ and that has gotten me a long way in leadership and

journey, but it was no problem for him.

in relationships in general.”

Bouie told South Fulton Lifestyle, “Every mistake I have made in life and in business has set me up for the successes I have had.” He explained the key is to learn from those mistakes and to use those lessons learned to guide you along your way.

“I believe in the power of good intentional customer service.

That’s how I live and breathe,” he says.

Originally from Tallahassee, Florida, Bouie says he owes a lot to his grandmother, who lived to be 91. She instilled in

Bouie’s journey has led him to serve as the Campus

him the importance of working hard. “I was the kid that stayed

Executive at Georgia Military College in Fairburn and Stone

after practices and worked harder to develop my skills,” Bouie

Mountain, Georgia. He made history as the first African-

shares. “I have instilled that same work ethic in my kids.”

American to serve in this position after being hired in 2014.

In this position, he is responsible for all campus operations.

“I was extremely happy to come to Georgia Military College in 2014, because I am a firm believer in the community college movement. It serves all people and benefits everybody.”

Bouie is happily married to his wife and high school sweetheart, Nicole, and is the father of four kids: Brandon, 12; Camryn, 10; Daniel, 6; and Hannah, 4.

“I tell my son hard work will beat talent every time,” says Bouie. After his children have applied themselves both

Bouie says regardless of whether you go to Harvard or

academically and in their extracurricular activities, the fam-

community college, the key is to get an education in the field

ily takes a break for a fun Friday family game night, with

in which you are most interested. He encourages everyone to

Monopoly being the game of choice.

follow their passion when choosing a career.

“Hard worker,” “good listener” and “motivated” are just a few

As Bouie points out, the workforce needs all people. It needs

words that best describe Archie Bouie II. He is determined, has

qualified plumbers, electricians, doctors, lawyers and educators.

character and believes in serving others. He takes all of these attri-

It needs and it takes all people to make the world go ‘round.

butes and uses them not only to bless and support his family, but

Bouie encourages his students to identify their passion and

to help many students who attend Georgia Military College as well.

follow their dreams. This is one of the lessons Bouie learned

Bouie wants everyone to know GMC is a viable option for

early on in college. He was a stand-out athlete in college,

furthering their education. The college has recently launched

playing both football and baseball. He said while in school

its Bachelors of Applied Science degree. Other areas of study

he changed his major three times, from Communications to

include Business Management, Supervision in Management

Management to Finance.

and Supply Chain Management & Logistics. Students can take

“I had a lot of help from my professors and coaches helping to

classes in the evenings, on weekends and online.

steer me in the right direction,” he laughs. “I am not only thank-

According to Bouie, GMC is the largest provider of dual enroll-

ful—it worked! I was a pretty smart young man and all three of

ment among high school students in Georgia. The two-year lib-

these fields of studies helped me in my professional career.”

eral arts community college offers free tutoring and was founded

Bouie’s first job after graduating from college was with Sprint

on guiding principles, including character, duty and honor.

as a Regional Sales Marketing Manager. He worked there for

Bouie’s first job in higher education was at Florida Memorial

nine years after which he transitioned into the world of banking

University in Miami Gardens, Florida, where he was the

and landed a job with Hancock and SunTrust Banks. He was

Associate Vice President of Fiscal Affairs; he also worked at

the first African-American to serve as an executive at Hancock

Miami Dade College as its Campus Chief Operations Officer at

Bank, headquartered in Gulf-Port Mississippi, holding the title

the Inter-American campus.

of Vice President of Commercial and Institutional Banking.

It’s no wonder that Bouie’s career path led him to Georgia

“I was responsible for lending to municipalities, govern-

Military College. While at Miami Dade College, he was

ments, school boards, corporate and small business owners,”

responsible for everything, including information technology,

says Bouie. After Hancock Bank, Bouie worked as the Vice

facilities, public safety and the budget.

President of Small Business Banking with Suntrust Bank, head-

Bouie is an accomplished man of integrity who lives by

quartered in Atlanta, Georgia. He received five promotions in

many of the school’s founding principles. He works diligently

eight years during his career, whereas some employees don’t

to accomplish his goals and is a man of good character, which

receive a promotion after 10 years, or at all, for that matter.

is evident by the many relationships he has established.

Bouie attributes his strong will and dedicated spirit for

He believes in excellent customer service to everyone he

enabling him to put in the work necessary to excel, as well as

serves, from business partners to students and is a shining

his loving grandmother and hardworking mother.

example of will, hard work and determination.

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Back Stage

ARTICLE AYANNA TROUTMAN

Justin Clay

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MUSIC FROM THE HEART

orn in Daytona Beach and raised in Atlanta, Justin Clay discov-

Heart Fine Arts has obtained licensing as a fine arts school and serves

ered his musical talents early on in church and school.

as the featured music program for several Fulton County arts and cul-

As a six-year-old, Justin started playing music in church with his

tural centers. Serving over 500 students, the music company has also

father. Later, an elementary school teacher, Janice Love, asked him to

implemented studio “beats” classes in several metro Atlanta schools

write and compose the fifth grade promotion song. Justin composed

and has added a second studio at 1550 Senoia Road in Tyrone.

his first original composition and performed it solo on the piano. A

Music from the Heart also organizes and performs at exclusive

similar opportunity presented itself in high school when Justin com-

events, scores theatrical plays and aids students in obtaining scholar-

posed and performed the Redan High School 1997 Class Song, “It’s

ships. The company also recently directed and adapted the music for

Been a Long Time Coming.” It is safe to say that Justin’s passion and

the award-winning stage play, "Cindy the Musical,” written and directed

musical talent have always been quite noticeable.

by Emmy-nominated Stepp Stewart, with the African American

After high school, Justin attended Morehouse College and grad-

Philharmonic Orchestra at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center.

uated with honors in 2001 with a double major in Finance and

The belief that “music develops the essence of the human heart

Marketing. He then attended graduate school at the University of

and creates an experience that surpasses natural understanding,”

West Georgia, focusing his studies on disabilities. In 2011, Justin con-

sets the foundation for Justin’s Music from the Heart Fine Arts

cluded his teaching career with the Fulton County School District and

school and is a clear representation of his passion. From his humble

founded a fine arts school, Music from the Heart, in Fairburn, Georgia.

beginnings of playing instruments in church, to founding a company

Seeing a need for a vibrant arts program in the community where

making a significant impact on the community, Justin is certainly a

he had taught elementary school, Justin founded his full-service music

standout individual whose altruism and enthusiasm for the world of

company at 7000 Rivertown Road. Since its inception, Music from the

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FUSION

was a multimedia explosion of talent and

entertainment at the beautiful Southwest Arts Center, a perfect backdrop. From the ATLFunk Lords breakdancing crew to a small but mighty drumline, the event was nothing short of a celebration!

There was acting, dancing, live painting, an art auction, instrumental selections and vocal selections, all illustrating the freedom of creative expression afforded the young people enrolled at Arlington. It was a moment that was set aside to exalt the arts along with academics and athletics, both of which are of the highest quality as demonstrated by the Boys Basketball Team’s recent State Championship.

The highlights of the show were the fashion show and the rap performance of Common and John Legend’s “Glory.” The night ended in the crowd becoming choir, joining with the students in singing a gospel song, stressing the spiritual foundation that the nondenominational school was built upon. Parents, community members, and faculty and staff were on their feet yelling, "Encore!" and "Bravo!"

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Faith Reflections

J U S T A TO U C H …

A TO U C H O F I N S P I R AT I O N , T H AT I S DESTINED TO LIVE ON PURPOSE

ARTICLE ALONIA JONES

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s I open my eyes and realize I am in the eighth month of the year (with eight being the number that symbolizes new beginnings), what a beginning I am about to embark upon! What I

am alluding to is that this month is also the month of my milestone 50th birthday. Yes, I know….they say a real lady never tells her age; I beg to differ. I am fully persuaded that every year I’m alive is also a year to count as a blessing. And though I will, in a heartbeat, jokingly tell anyone that I am only 25, please know that I am truly grateful for every year that God has allowed me to be here.

The fact that I’m still here is not something that I take for granted. I’ve seen countless friends, family members, and colleagues who have made their earthly transition at a time in their life that could easily be deemed as simply “too soon.” To that end, I say that every day spent on this earth is a day to live on purpose. You must know your purpose in order to walk into your destiny.

“How can that be, Alonia? Are not purpose and destiny one and the same?” These are questions I’m faced with all the time. It must be understood that they are not the same. Allow me to differentiate as succinctly as possible. First, destiny is something that will inevitably happen while purpose is something that is intended but may never manifest itself. Second, they work together: your destiny will push you toward your purpose, and your purpose will cause you to take action if you desire to walk into your destiny. Finally, purpose can be achieved without achieving destiny. But destiny cannot be achieved without achieving purpose. Think on these things for a moment, then allow me to leave you with this deposit: you were destined to live on purpose!

Excited about your destiny, I am

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NEIGHBORHOOD

LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Gates At Stone Lake

$579,000

$585,000

101.00%

157

5

5

Cascade

$400,000

$373,500

93.38%

15

5

4.5

Herron Creek

$352,900

$344,900

97.73%

174

6

4

Lakeside Preserve

$362,900

$344,500

94.93%

65

5

4

Wyncreek Estates

$349,900

$338,000

96.60%

17

5

4

Wyncreek Estates

$349,900

$333,000

95.17%

47

5

4.5

Regency Oaks

$329,000

$329,000

100.00%

39

4

3.5

Cascade

$360,000

$320,500

89.03%

10

4

3

$310,219

$310,219

100.00%

35

5

4

Peyton Forest

$349,900

$305,000

87.17%

29

4

4

Bedford Estates

$296,485

$301,486

101.69%

86

5

4

Cascade

$300,000

$281,000

93.67%

24

4

3

Summit at Sandtown

$279,000

$279,000

100.00%

11

7

4

Walden Park

$269,900

$269,900

100.00%

8

4

3.5

Wolf Creek County Club

$270,000

$269,000

99.63%

15

4

2.5

Lakes At Cedar Grove

$255,000

$256,755

100.69%

3

4

3.5

Heatherland Estates

$252,900

$255,900

101.19%

20

4

2.5

Lakes At Cedar Grove

$259,000

$255,000

98.46%

49

4

3.5

Walden Park

$259,900

$255,000

98.11%

17

5

4

Lexington Park

$256,630

$254,030

98.99%

6

5

3

Martins Park

$250,000

$252,000

100.80%

4

5

4.5

Lakeside Preserve

$250,000

$250,000

100.00%

33

4

2.5

Sierra Estates

$261,469

$250,000

95.61%

26

4

2.5

Summit At Stonewall Tell

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Inspired By

An avid reader, Kemery made it into the Millionaire Club at her school for reading over one million words in a school year.

Happy about skipping second grade like First Lady Michelle Obama did as a child, Kemery is currently in fourth grade and continues to excel academically, earning recognition as a four-time spelling bee participant and for her science fair project. She enjoys reading, science, chess, engineering, building things, playing outside, music and dance, performing in Ballethnic’s production of the “Urban Nutcracker” for the past two years.

Although she is only eight years old, Kemery has been studying Japanese for the past seven years and reads, writes and speaks the language fluently. This year, Kemery was invited by her teacher at OMNI International School where she was learning Japanese to travel to Japan with her classmates and their families to put theory into practice. Told she would have to wait on the trip due to limited family financial resources, Kemery was inspired to take matters into her own hands.

On Jan. 27, she woke up and told her

inspired by

that day because she needed to work on her business plan, business cards and logo.

KEMERY'S KREATIONS

That day, Kemery started her own business,

t 8 years old, Kemery Oparah is already a community-minded trail-

help her friends earn money for the trip too,

blazer who enjoys church and thinking of how she can give back to

Kemery involved her friends to help make

her community. The self-proclaimed president of the Nature Club she

the bracelets, allowing Kemery Kreates to

started at school, Kemery has a natural interest in gardening, animals

handle larger orders for schools or commu-

and outdoor exploration. She occasionally volunteers by sorting vege-

nity organizations, fundraisers or employee

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appreciation gifts.

Always willing to lend a hand, Kemery collected stickers and school supplies to send

Also an amazing big sister to her one-year-

to children in need in her grandpa’s hometown of Isi Ozi, Nigeria. As a Girl Scout, Kemery

old brother, Kemery’s love of life and wonderful

enjoys the many opportunities for spending time learning with friends, making new

sense of humor makes her a joy to be around.

friends and volunteering. Her community service activities include participating in the

Keep your eyes and ears open for Kemery, who

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure for the past five years. In addition to participating

is already making a name for herself as a leader

in several fun runs, one-mile and 5K runs in three states, Kemery has completed two

in the community. Great work, Kemery! South

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

ENJOY the Ride!

WORDS SALEEMAH JACKSON

5 DO'S AND DON'TS TO HELP PARENTS SURVIVE THE FIRST DAY EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER

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he beginning of the school year is upon us. We look forward to the new experiences our children will have during the school year. So, here are a list of do's and don'ts when preparing for the first day of school.

DON'T forget to celebrate! It doesn't matter if it's the cabbage

patch, the nae nae, or the first running man, but be sure to take a

moment to celebrate. As parents, we can feel a mixture of excitement and relief that we've gotten through another summer. It's okay!

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DO remember that it's also okay to cry. When you have a

moment, preferably when you're alone, absorb the reality

that your child is getting older, especially if this is a milestone year, like I am experiencing with my youngest child starting kindergarten. Have an all-out, tears streaming down your face, soul-stirring bawl-out session; whether it's on your way to work or at home—let

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DON'T forget to hug, kiss and reassure them that they can con-

quer whatever challenges the school year may bring because

you're there to affirm, nurture and guide them. Along with their teach-

it out! There’s no judgment here, as I will certainly have the tissues

ers, you're their biggest cheerleaders. Even if we think our children

on deck this month.

know that, it never hurts for them to hear it again. What's the worst

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that could happen? We strengthen our bond with them and our reasDON'T be too hard on yourself if you forget something that

your child absolutely needs on the first day. All parents get a

pass on being perfect—especially if you are busy making sure your children have lunch squared away, taken showers, brushed teeth and hair, have their favorite shoelaces or hair clip before they're running

surances help them reach their potential? I'll take those odds any day.

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DO remember what it was like the first day of school during

your own childhood—the joys, growing pains and sometimes

fear of the unknown often resulted in us realizing that as quickly as

to the bus stop or car on the first day. Someone in the entire school

the first day began, the school year ended. As parents, let's encour-

will have extra pencils, no one will starve and that hair clip/shoelace/

age our children to find something to enjoy each day, so when they've

favorite button (fill in the blank for your family) will look just as great

finished their school career, they can look back on their days and see

the second day of school as it would have the first.

how those memories shaped and strengthened them.

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