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 were you born?
Dalton. I have lived here my whole life.
Elementary School: Brookwood
What were you involved in at DHS?
Student council, football, wrestling, National Honors Society
High School highlights, achievements and awards: Class president 10th and 11th grade, voted captain on the football team, AP Scholar with Honor, Silver medal on National Latin Exam, four-time Scholar Athlete.
Scholarships received?
Zell Miller and Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals scholarship
Plans After Graduation: Attend the University of Georgia
What do you plan to Major in? Public Health
I chose UGA because it is a great university with a better atmosphere.
What did you enjoy most at DHS?
All the hard work and dedication put into sports with my friends.
Favorite teacher and why?
Dr. Sarida Hoy. She taught my favorite subject (bio) and connects with students.
Favorite subject or class: AP Biology
What has been your great accomplishment? Reaching the final four in football and being an AP Scholar with Honor
What has been your greatest challenge?
Balancing my time with sports, school, work and friends
The one thing I'm most proud of is.... Being voted a team captain by the football coaches and team.
Who will you miss most at Dalton High? All the friends I made and family.
I would describe myself as a role model at DHS.
Something people know me for is... my dad being the one to not cancel school.
What do you like to do in your free time? Play any sports with my friends and hang out with my girlfriend.
Person who has influenced your life the most and why? My brother, Jacob, has been the biggest influence because he is always there for me, and he encourages me to be the player I was.
If you knew you could not fail, what would you do? Work for the CDC.
If money was not a consideration, what would you do? Travel to every country.
My favorite memory at DHS is.... Making all the memories I've made with my friends and family.
In 5 years, I hope I... am graduated from UGA and work for a medical company.