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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Triston Raul Concuan: DHS Senior Spotlight
Where were you born?
I was born and raised in Dalton.
Elementary School: Roan School
What were you involved in at DHS? Marching band, Big Brother, Big Sister, National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Beta Club, SkillsUSA, FBLA
High School highlights, achievements and awards: Graduated with Honors
Plans After Graduation: I plan on continuing my part time job and hopefully relax a little bit before school starts up again.
What do you plan to Major in? Nursing
I chose Dalton State College because they have a very good nursing program, as well as the opportunities that being a nurse could open up.
What did you enjoy most at DHS?
Being a part of the DHS Marching Bank and Color Guard.
Favorite teacher and why?
Amber Dean because she taught me to be a leader, as well as giving me a drive to achieve my goals.
Favorite subject or class: British Literature and Composition
What has been your great accomplishment? Being co-captain of the DHS color guard. I would have not loved my high school experience without it. We achieved superior ratings, as well as first place with the band.
What has been your greatest challenge?
Facing the reality of what I would like to do compared with what I have to do.
The one thing I'm most proud of is.... Becoming/leading an a amazing color guard team/family.
Who will you miss most at Dalton High? My friends that I have been able to get to know.
I would describe myself as a creative genius at DHS.
Something people know me for is... my big personality.
What do you like to do in your free time? Binge watch t.v. series and relax.
Person who has influenced your life the most and why? My mom, as she has shown me what hard work and determination truly is.
If you knew you could not fail, what would you do? Become a choreographer/dancer.
If money was not a consideration, what would you do? I would travel as much as possible!
In 5 years, I hope I... get to travel the country and hold a well-paying job.