Interns in Dalton High School's Transition Academy are energizing their community through their new "Java Cats" program, an in-school coffee shop serving smiles and iced coffee. The Transition Academy launched their Java Cats coffee shop in mid-September in partnership with Dalton High's Food and Nutrition department.
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Anna La, a junior International Baccalaureate (IB) student at Dalton High School, is encouraging her classmates to practice student leadership by participating in community service. Most recently, La organized a community clean up initiative, gathering 38 people to pick up roadside trash at Brookwood Park and the surrounding areas.
Every year, Dalton High School successfully prepares students for their Advanced Placement (AP) exams. The school is now home to 36 AP Scholars for 2021, including eight AP Scholars with Distinction and six AP Scholars with Honor.
Jason Lin, senior at Dalton High School, has been recognized as this year's winner of the Karen Lightbody Scholarship for his outstanding piano skills. The Karen Lightbody Kirkman Piano Scholarship is administered by the Dalton Education Foundation. It is gifted to one applicant a year and pays for the recipient's continued musical lessons.
Bliss Jones is being celebrated for her dedication to excellence throughout the 2020-2021 school year. As the district COVID coordinator, Jones is recognized for playing an essential role in implementing the COVID response for Dalton Public Schools.
From the time that Jennifer Sumner was a child, she knew exactly what she wanted to be when she grew up: a teacher. Sumner was named Dalton Public Schools' Teacher of the Year at the district's annual employee convocation on Thursday, August 5.
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Where did you grow up?
Dalton, GA all my life.
Elementary School:
Blue Ridge
What were you involved in at DHS?
I played football and did some track.
Plans after Graduation:
I plan to go to college at Middle Georgia State because it is the best fit for me.
What do you plan to major in? IT
What have you enjoyed most at DHS?
Friday Night Lights
Favorite teacher and why?
Mrs. Minako Barry because she would give you a hard time but at the end of the day a lesson.
Favorite subject or class:
Math
What has been your great accomplishment?
It would have to be getting into college.
What has been your greatest challenge?
Working and being involved in school athletics while at school.
The one thing I'm most proud of is....
Having the opportunity to graduate.
Who will you miss most at DHS?
Mrs. Gallman and Mrs. Barry
I would describe myself as a class clown at DHS.
Something people know me for is having a big heart and putting others before myself.
What do you like to do in your free time?
Work out and run.
Person who has influenced your life the most and why?
My uncle Sammy because he reminds me of what my goals should be in life because he didn't have the same opportunity.
If I knew I could not fail... become a doctor.
If money was not an issue what would you do?
Give it to someone who needed it more than I did.
My favorite memory at DHS is...
Being around those I loved and cared for.
In 5 years I hope I become a successful businessman.