Salute to the graduates: Class of 2019

May 2019

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GRADS! “Living life is a choice. Making a difference in someone else’s isn’t.”

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Congratulations Class of 2019 Most Likely To Succeed Dorea Dewberry & Akul Loomba

Classic Seniors Isabel Collins & Garrett Kephart

Most Changed Since 9th Grade Josey Kearns & Roland Jackson

Most Athletic Nikki Blake & Hunter Payne

Class Clown Addie Barron & Grayson Hopkins

Most School Spirit Dani Perkins & Parker Wyatt

Best Dressed Jaeda Milner & Ashton Miller

Our graduates have been accepted to more than 55 colleges and universities, some of which include: Virginia Tech, Ohio State, Louisiana State, University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, University of Alabama, Auburn, Liberty University, and Spelman.

Additionally, we have four collegiate athletic scholarship recipients for basketball, baseball, and soccer.

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COVER STORY: Corinne Williams has overcome the odds to graduate with the Class of 2019. She stopped at nothing to put her education first, even when the odds were against her.

Learn more about Corinne’s story on Page 6.

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WALK WITH GRADUATES Dear reader, I recently started watching “The Walking Dead.” Yes, I am aware how behind I am and how much I have to catch up on. I know, I’ve been missing out, but that’s not what this is about.

For this analogy to work, I need you to agree to not take it too seriously, ok? Ok, now that we’ve got that covered …

As I was watching the first couple of episodes of the show, I realized that life after graduation is a lot like Atlanta in “The Walking Dead.” It’s filled with scary things. Now, these scary things might not necessarily be walkers roaming the streets, but more like uncertainties that lie ahead.

These uncertainties can be anything from what job opportunities are available to random college roommates. It’s intimidating for someone who has never had to experience it before.

So, like Rick Grimes in the show is thrown into this world of scariness and uncertainty, graduates experience the same feeling as they enter into the world after high school. These former students are being kicked out of the world of class schedules and homework and into a world of responsibility and confusion.

Rick meets up with a great group of individuals who have experienced the same thing and are also trying to survive.

Where am I going with all of this? Well, as the Class of 2019 moves on to this next chapter in your life, I believe it is the responsibility of the residents of Newton County to take those graduates under their wing. It is up to use to make sure these students are taking the right path as they move on to the next chapter in their lives, whether it be college, a career, the military or any other options out there.

No matter how many tools the Newton County School System gave them, change is scary and I want to encourage Newton County citizens to make a point to help these former students succeed post-graduation. Make sure these students have a group of individuals that have been through the same thing and are there to help support them get through the dangers of walking in the real world.

Jackie Gutknecht Editor and Publisher The Covington News

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CORINNE WILLIAMS: Measured in Miracles Jackie Gutknecht

When Corrine Williams walks across the stage to accept her diploma, it will be a miracle.

Williams’ journey to this moment has not been an easy one. When she was just 10 years old, she and her mother were both shot in the head by her mother’s ex-husband while they were arriving for daycare drop-off.

Kimya Motley, her mother, was a kindergarten teacher in Conyers and filed from divorce from her estranged husband, Terrance Sherrod Roberson, just before the shooting in 2011.

“We were on the way to my before-school care. She would drop me off before she would go to work,” Williams said. “I didn’t have on my shoes and she told me to get out of the car and put on the shoes when we got to the daycare and I guess that’s when he came.”

Roberson turned himself in and confessed. He was later sentenced to 65 years in prison.

Motley was shot in the head, with a bullet traveling through her jaw and collarbone. She was told she would survive, but her daughter’s prognosis was not as good. Williams’ skull was shattered and she was not expected to survive through the night.

Doctors then said she would not make it another 72 hours, then they said she would be forever paralyzed.

Williams, however, did not give up.

While Williams missed most of the fifth grade due to the shooting incident, therapy appointments and rehabilitation, she has worked to overcome all of the obstacles to graduate on time with her class.

She also went on to play basketball and soccer – all while pursuing her dreams of graduating high school and attending Johnson and Wales University culinary school to pursue a bachelor’s degree in pastry and baking arts.

“I knew I wanted to cook from age 4,” Williams said.

That prestigious education does not come without a price, but Williams will not have to worry about that.

After years of watching the Rachael Ray Show with her mother after school, Williams had the opportunity to fly out to New York to meet her culinary inspiration. In the episode that aired May 20, Williams and Motley were surprised as Ray announced her Yum-o! organization would cover the $32,000 price tag for Williams’ freshman year.

“I was surprised, very surprised,” Williams said. “My mom emailed the producers and I guess they saw our story and they showed it to Rachael and she said, ‘I want them on the show.’”

Williams said outside of the show, the two-day trip included tasting all of the food New York is known for – especially the pizza – and visiting Times Square.

To the next graduating class, she encouraged students to keep their eyes on the prize.

“Just keep moving forward,” she said. “Don’t spend too much money because you’re going to need it after high school.”

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ALCOVY HIGH SCHOOL Graduation: Friday, May 24, 2019 – 7 p.m.

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Hope Mace

Christina Mamontova

Kiara Mann

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EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL Graduation: Saturday, May 25, 2019 – 3 p.m.

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Brianna Gladue

Georgia Glaze

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NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL Graduation: Saturday, May 25, 2019 – 9 a.m.

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Christian Headley

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Chania Helms

Kennedy Hemphill

Jordan Henderson

Tatiana Hernandez Montecillo

Luis Hernandez Reyes

Imani Herring

Arrionne Hickson

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Bradley Hill

Jordan Hill

Robert Hill

Shannon Hill

Rachel Hilliard

Daniel Holmes

Ja’vaski Holsey

Jasmine Houston

Harley Humphries

Brianna Hunter

Mikayla Hunter

Alexander Jackson

Calvin Jackson

Santarius Jackson

Santeelah Jackson

Trayonna Jackson

Daniel Jacobs

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Dembo Jatta

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Destiny Kimble

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Dominick Knox

Jaidev Kuvach

Tyquis Ladson

Labresha Lafleur

Kayla Lake

Sydney Lampkin

Schuroda Lane

Chaz Larkins

Jahmela Lawrence

Joshua Lawson

Kendra Lawson

Zaveyon Lawson

Immanuel Lee

Jim Lee

Lexus Lee

McKynzie Lee

Zibeon Lee

Hannah Lehman

Christopher Lester

Jordan Lester

Brittany Lewis

Destiney Lewis

Rayvaen Lewis

Trinity Ligon

Estefani Lopez

Shilo Lorainey

Keiera Love

Shania Love

Elijah Lowe

Guynar Lowe

Kristopher Maddox

Jada Madison

Tirya Mair

Anjanee Malone

Carlan Manning

Damontriana Mapp

Durham Markel

Shekinah Marlin

Tamia Marquez

Maya Martin

Michael Mathison

Roman Mayo

Carly McBryde

Jalyn McCall

Nala McCamy

Jasmine McClure

Sebastian Medina

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Janelle Middleton

Jakoba Mildton

Anthony Milien

Morgan Millen

Arthur Miller

Sarai Miller

Moriah Milon

Caskeyona Mitchell

Tamaya Mitchell

Ariana Molina-Pabon

Aliyah Momin

Micaon Monestime

Ashley Montes

Aanya Moore

Amir Moore

Lakeria Moore

Tahlia Morisset

Dulce Mureno

Rabera Myers

Kaden Myrick

Valeria Nava Ortiz

David Neal

Timothy Newton

Caitlin Nichols

Joyne’ Nichols

Kymber Nichols

Daekeshun Nickerson

Antonio Nix

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Kaiah Nolen

Asia Nolley

Seth Oglesby

Sapphire Ortega

Anyela Ortiz

Jennifer OsorioCondado

Sarah Owens

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Dylan Palmer

Lenesha Palmer

Robert Palms

Skye Parker

Aniya Paschal

Jayleeng PayeroRodriguez

Jontae Peaks

Xavier Pegues

Korbin Pennamon

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Dacia Petrie

Jeannis Pharish

Mickaela Phillips

Mikkel Phillips

J’vaughn Philpot

Lakimbra Pilcher

Jamal Pollard

Jose Popoca

Shayla Portis

Daeja Powell

Jerlia Powell

Thomas Powell

Amir Pride

Ty’heim Prince

Larry Purifoy

Amber Rainwater

Janai Ramtahal

Emily Ray

I’keiria Reaves

Tara Reed

Anthony Reiser

Selena Rewalt

Elijah Reynolds

Rhonda Reynolds

Dejah’ Richardson

Marcia Richardson

Kyrese Ricks

Alma Rivera

Aniya Rivers

Kai Rivers

Andrew Robinson

Brinley Robinson

Jada Robinson

Jermaine Robinson

Sheldon Roby

Sheriana Roby

Isaiah Rodgers

Tiffany Rodgers

Kayonda Rogers

Chanell Roots

La’Nissa Rozier

Lanyse Ruff

Shawna Ruff

Kamillya Ruise

Jade Saintilus

Devonta Samuels

Jashawn Samuels

Tiara Santos

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Kristian Schroeder

Taniah Scott

Torrence Scott

Niya Sears

Daivon Seward

Jamil Shanks

Joy Sharp

Ranijeon Shepherd

Annaliese Siders

Kimar Simmons

Calvin Sims

Leandrew Sims

Aleighya Slaughter

Mariah Slaughter

Brandon Smith

Delayna Smith

Kaniya Smith

Keyanesha Smith

Marquez Smith

Nolan Smith

Tyler Smith

Jayden Snipes

Cierra Sparks

Jaequoin Spencer

Nia Squires

Kedar Steele

Jalon Stephens

Justin Stepp

Alexis Stevens

Damion Stewart

Kenya Stiggers

Talaya Stokes

Amarri Stowbridge

Laterius Stowers

Shelby Strickland

Celene Stringer

Haniah Sturdivant

William Sullivan

Madison Sumner

Matthew Swinson

Michael Sykes

Montanna Tait

De’joun Taylor

Devin Taylor

Jala Taylor

Alexus Thitapanh

Adarius Thomas

Deandre Thomas

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Ikia Thomas

Jarius Thomas

John Thompkins

Amaje Thompson

McKenzie Thornton

Shyanna Thurman

J’naya Tillman

Tatiana Toney

Miguel Torres-Paez

Avel Triana

Jorde’ Tucker

Shamya Turk

Anahi Vega

David Velasco-Tomas

Bryan Villanueva

Kyah Viner

Justice Walker

Justin Walker

Malaysia Walker

Chelsea Wallace

Lauren Wallace

Aliayah Ward

Deja Watkins

Marjanae Watson

Nakeisha Watson

Makerri Webb

Cameron Welch

Michael Whalen

Akia White

Kareem White

Quintonio White

Thaodis Whitlock

Alexandria Wilburn

Erin Wilcox

Khalil Wilcox

Telly Wiley

Asia Williams

Corinne Williams

Dalan Williams

Jaden Williams

Jamiya Williams

Jamya Williams

Peyton Williams

Ray-Shawn Williams

Tasheila Williams

Tikirah Williams

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Ziria Wilson

Anasjia Wood

Jalen Woodard

Jaylon Woods

Gia Wright

Madison Young Bradford

Lylia Young

Hasaan Zareef

Ma’ziah Ziglar

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Bailey Conner

Ethan Baliles

Chandler Ball

Patrick Bardy

Jacqueline Belcher

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Nikeria Brown

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Destiny Davis

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Damien Diprajsingh

Hannah Dorminey

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Kenzie Ellington

Josh Engstrom

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Austin Head

Hannah Hester

David House

Mya Ireland

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Dejah Johnson

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Hannah Linder

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Amanda Nix

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Avery Peters

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Jastasia Porter

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Caleb Stracner

Aiden Sturgeon

Brianna Taylor

Jermey Thompson

Mitchell Thompson

Savannah Venters

Gracey Walker

Jonathan Walker

Mikala Waters

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Lexi Wilbanks

Madison Woods

Ennis Woolfolk

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GEORGE WALTON ACADEMY Graduation: Saturday, May 18, 2019 – 11 a.m.

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Lydia Akin

Allen Hamilton

Jenni Anderson

Thomas Ashley

Cole Aukes

Alex Aull

Amanda Austin

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Tatiana Bolds

Connor Brown

Morgan Butler

Cody Carnes

Noah Coleman

Omar Daniels

Ingrid Dolvin

Chambers Eckles

Jacob Engelbracht

Graham Fenn

Zach Flynn

Kendall Garrett

Jake Gray

Bailey Greer

Will Gregg

Grace Hansen

Jake Harrison

Caroline Hart

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Charlie Hester

Brelan Holston

Anna Howard

Isabella Hurley

Grant Kilgore

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Catherine Lazenby

Larkin Leming

Will Lewis

Tommy Long

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Tayia Mast

Caroline May

Alexis McDowell

Chloe McGraw

Matthew McMain

Abby McMunn

Ayden Middlebrooks

Gunter Moody

Cooper Moore

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Jack Power

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Jason Rockmore

Dawson Rutledge

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Adam Scruggs

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Marlee Stanley

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