Dawson Graduation 2018

Keepsake Edition

Dawson County High School

A special Publication of

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Yarely Aguilera-Morales

Drew Albert

Sara Alford

Peyton Allen

Lauryn Antoun

Chance Armstrong

Kaitlyn Ash

Samantha Asher

Elizabeth Askew

Amber Autry

Cadey Ayers

Joseph Ayers

Chandler Bacon

Alexis Bagley

Cameron Baker

Kacey Bare

Savanna Barker

Mason Barrett

Connor Bearden

Anna Beck

Alladin Bennett

Hope Bennett

Madison Binkley

Jake Blackstock

Owen Blackwell

Caroline Blanton

Nathan Blyth

Brenden Boggus

Phillip Bonin

Katie Borges

Kati Brady

Brandon Branson

Abby Brazzell

Holly Brazzell

Emma Brown

Alexis Bruce

Congratulations to our 2018 JP Livaditis Scholarship Winner: Evelyn Ulery The Dawson County Democratic Party The Party that works for

CONGRATULATIONS

Alexis Bagley CLASS OF

Congratulations on your theater scholarship to Brenau University. This is the next step on the road back to Broadway as a performer.

Freedom, Opportunity, and Security for ALL Americans

May God Bless you always. You are loved by many who wish you happiness and success.

Paid for by the Dawson County Democratic Party Bette Holland, Chair, and Lynne Holliman, Treasurer

Love, Grandma

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Logan Brumbelow

Ashton Bryant

Gabby Buchan

Andrew Burns

Carley Burt

Chandler Caine

Skylar Caine

Jakob Carter

Jordan Carter

Abi Chatham

Caroline Collett

Austin Conley

Logan Connell

Zachary Conowall

Anthony Cox

Robert Cox

Jeremiah Crumley

Clint Cutts

Karleigh Davenport

Valen Decker

Zachary DeMoss

Anna Dempsey

Dawson Dominy

Reese Dorsey

Hats Off

to the Graduates!

It’s your day, and we couldn’t be prouder of your hard work and accomplishments.

Now that you’ve earned your diploma, there’s nothing stopping you from reaching your goals, and we hope all of your dreams come true.

We wish you a happy graduation and a great summer.

You’ve earned it!

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Ethan Douglas

Blake Dudley

Cade Edwards

Jacalyn Elrod

Christian Ergle

Jeshua Federation

Amber Fite

Joey Flowers

Savanna Fouts

Brannon Fox

Dani Fraley

Nathan Frazier

Seth French

Ryan Gallenkamp

Max Gee

Malia Gerrell

Kelsey Glancy

Alana Goley

Daysi Gonzalez

Katie Goodwin

Amelia Gorski

Kristen Graves

April Gravitt

Joe Green

CONGRATULATIONS

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and the entire Class of 2018!

We are extremely proud of your successes and pray God’s blessings on your future endeavors.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

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Kaitlin Greer

Zoe Grindstaff

Harley Grizzle

Wyatt Haase

Alyssa Habermann

Theresia Hall

Riley Hallum

Marley Hamby

Tyler Hamby

Ryan Hart

Casey Helton

Bronwynne Hill

Jacob Hinson

Kylee Hoar

Brady Holbrook

Emily Holgate

Wesley Hollaway

Samuel Hoppal

Tiffany Horton

Elizabeth Hudgins

Micaiah Jenkins

Sam Johnsey

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Erin Jones

Savanna Kennedy

Matt Kenny

Trevor Lantz

Kevin Lecce

Diana Ledesma

Yesenia Loera-Damian

Jerman Lopez

Laura Mabrey

Casie Manders

Toby Mann

Damon Marsh

Jordan Martin

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Matthew Mayfield

Collin McGinnis

Cheyanne McKinlay

Alex McLean

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Dalton Moore

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Congratulations Class of 2018

Hats Off

to the Graduates Graduation is finally here and we are proud of your hard work and what you have accomplished. Now that you’ve earned your diploma, there’s nothing stopping you from reaching your goals, and we hope all of your dreams come true.

We wish you a happy graduation and a great summer. Congratulations Class of 2018. You’ve earned it.

We know how hard you’ve worked to get here, and it’s great to see you in your cap and gown, beginning a new and exciting future. You have our full support, for we know your hard work and wise decisions will continue to serve you in the years to come.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Zachary Morley

Elizabeth Morris

Kayla Morris

Kelton Moss

Parker Mulkey

Dawson Nelson

Zachary Norris

Brandon Nunez Ortega

Kayla Ochoa Reyes

Matthew Osborne

Chloe Pafford

Jerry Painter

Nataleigh Pasha

Waukyna Passmore

Shivani Patel

Smit Kumar Patel

Kane Pelfey

Shae Perez

Jackson Pharris

Karson Pharris

Kyle Phillips

Michaela Pierce

Brooklyn Pippin

Kaylee Pirkle

Lauren Poss

Zachary Prichard

Jacob Pruitt

Mackenzie Pruitt

Dennis Pyetsukh

Clarissa Quarles

Jacob Ray

Cullen Reed

Hannah Regnier

Hannah Rice

Kaylan Richards

Courtney Rink

YOU DID IT! You worked hard.

You persevered. You are graduating!

Congratulations on this wonderful achievement.

We hope your big day is special in every way, and wish you happiness and success as you follow your dreams into the future.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Emily Rodriguez

Sara Rossback

Travis Rutledge

Hailey Samples

Tyler Sams

Kenneth Sanders

Logan Sanders

Palmer Sapp

Colin Satterfield

Brittany Sayler

Nicholas Schoenholz

Danny Schuster

Grace Sheer

Jessica Sheets

Chris Shelp

Emme Silesky

Paige Simmons

Samantha Simpson

Jacob Sinclair

Megan Sloane

Katie Smith

Scott Smith

Nathan Sorrells

Ashley Stanfill

Waylon Starley

Camille Stewart

Shyanna Strickland

Deborah Summers

Preston Swafford

Andrew Swisher

Taylor Swofford

Noah Tarte

Talia Tesar

Kaleb Thomas

Blaine Thomason

Karley Thurmond

Class of 2018

We’d like to take a moment to congratulate Dawson County Graduates on this milestone accomplishment.

We wish all of you continued success as you pursue new challenges and goals after graduation.

May you continue to achieve great things.

Best wishes graduates!

Dawson County High School Administration

Congratulations

to my sons, Jack and Karson Pharris

Raising these two young men have been a joy! So proud of you both! I’m excited to see what your future holds!

Love you with all my heart, Mom

Karmen Pharris, Associate Broker

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Gavin Tickle

Logan Tomlinson

Brianna Tower

Madison Townley

Lauren Treadway

Preston Tucker

Carly Turner

Evie Ulery

Nathan Umberger

Jason Velasquez

Carolyn Ventresco

Chase Voyles

Schuyler Wainwright

Diana Warren

Calli Watson

Coey Watson

Maddi Webb

Jillian Westcott

Carter Whaley

Hannah White

Jake Williams

Nathan Sorrells

Madison Worley

Easton Wright

Congratulations Brianna

Class of

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We are so proud of you as you finish this chapter in your life and open the next one. Always follow your dreams and believe in yourself!

And remember, “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.”

- Anthony J. D’Angelo

Pre-K through senior year we have been so proud of you and the young man you have become.

Congratulations and all our love.

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Love Mom & Dad

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senior superlatives

Best All Around Connor Bearden and Brittany Sayler

Most Likely to Succeed Marley Hamby and Jake Moore

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Mr. & Miss DCHS Drew Albert and Grace Sheer

Most Photogenic Jerman Lopez and Alexis Matheson

atulation Brady, ongr s I am so proud of the young man you have become. There are certain times and milestones in your life that come to mind when I think of who you are. You are honest, kind, and strong in your convictions. You have never been one to bend to peer pressure. I so admire that quality in you.

Trendiest Shae Perez and Max Gee

“Live with life. Be courageous, adventurous.

Give us a tomorrow, more than we deserve.”

- Maya Angelou

Often, teenage years are difficult and it is very easy to give in to peer pressure and try to be like everyone else. Not only did you turn your life over to God when you were saved, you have unapologetically and proudly shared that you are a Christian and continue to be a witness for the Lord through your words and actions. You demonstrate daily how as Christians, we are supposed to be a witness for Jesus, not only in our words, but also in the manner in which we live our lives for others to see.

We were prepared for your first day of Kindergarten to be difficult for you and hoped you wouldn’t cry and be scared or sad. With all the confidence and excitement in the world, you hopped out of the car with your backpack on and never looked back. I have a feeling it will be the same as you step into the next chapter of your life as you begin your college years at UGA. I am humbled by your confidence, compassion, and caring nature. You have worked so hard and diligently and so deserve EVERY good thing that is coming to you. I love you dearly and eagerly await all of the milestones you have yet to pass.

Mom

Congratulations Bronwynne!

You are destined for great things.

Love, Dad, Mom, Logan, Gabe, Nanny, Papa and Granny

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

senior superlatives

Most Charming Hope Bennett and Zack Norris

Most Likely to Change the world Andrew Burns and Ashley Stanfill

Most Talented Alexis Bagley and Brady Holbrook

Most Athletic Coey Watson and Emma Brown

Funniest Caroline Collett and Carter Whaley

Mr. & Miss Congeniality Kati Brady and Jeremiah Crumley

CONGRATULATIONS

NATHAN SORRELLS NATHAN SORRELLS CONGRATULATIONS

Most Spirited Gabby Buchan and Blaine Thomason

The Best Is Yet to Come We’re proud of you, graduates.

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We are so very proud of you! We are so thankful God blessed us to be your parents! Always follow God! He will never lead you wrong!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Trevor Love, Mom, Dad, and Trevor

CONGRATULATIONS As you turn the page to the next chapter, the future is yours to write. Fill it with new experiences, good people and rewarding choices that help make the world a better place.

Best wishes to all of the dedicated seniors who are celebrating their graduation today!

Dawson County Board of Education Doris Cook Karen Armstrong Roger Slaton William Wade Elaine Wilson Damon Gibbs, Superintendent

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Alyssa,

your family is very proud of you!

Good luck in your upcoming college years.

Class of 2018

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