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Cherokee County Student Named to Statewide Student Council
A rising Etowah High School senior has been named to a statewide student council, the Cherokee County School District announced. Laika Olwana is one of only 10 high school students statewide selected to serve on the Georgia School Boards Association Youth Advisory Council. The program gives outstanding Georgia high school students the opportunity to provide meaningful input to school board members from across the state. The application process opens every March to students across the state. Council members attend a summer retreat, participate in monthly meetings and speak on behalf of their fellow students as part of panels at the association’s annual conference. Participating students have the opportunity to help improve public schools and enhance their own leadership and public speaking skills.
Creekview Grads Win National Merit College-Awarded Scholarships
Two of the Cherokee County School District's Class of 2024 graduates have earned National Merit college-awarded scholarships, the district announced. Creekview High School Class of 2024 graduates Peter Greenwell and Kinley Sikes were named National Merit University of Georgia Scholarship winners June 5. According to CCSD, both plan to pursue careers in the medical field. ...
Cherokee Schools Announces Golden Apple Award and Scholarship Winners
Thirteen Cherokee County School District teachers have been honored as 2024 Golden Apple Award winners, and a recent high school graduate pursuing a teaching career has earned a college scholarship. The Gamma Eta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a professional organization of active and retired women educators, has presented the annual awards for 25 years. One teacher from each selected school is honored for distinctive service in education...
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