Badges of Honor
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THURSDAY November 7, 2019 BARTOW COUNTY’S ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER 75 cents ACT scores rise for Bartow, drop for Cartersville BY DONNA HARRIS and science — and those four scores scores were 19.8 for English, 19.3 for the hard work of our staff and our stu- variations in scores from year to year.” [email protected] are averaged together for their compos- math, 21.5 for reading and 20.5 for sci- dents.” The system’s scores in the four con- ite score. All scores range from 1 (low) ence. Mulkey attributed the school’s high- tent areas were 19.8 for English, 20.4 Increases in ACT scores at two of to 36 (high). “I was very pleased to see our high- er scores to an additional class now be- for math, 21.4 for reading and 20.7 for Bartow County’s three high schools Bartow County’s average composite est average content scores since 2015,” ing offered. science. boosted the system’s overall score this score for its 306 test-takers was 20.4, Page said. “It’s encouraging to read, es- “No doubt, the ACT/SAT prep “Based on the current data provided year while Cartersville saw a slight de- up from the previous year’s score of 20 pecially since state and national scores class that we added as an elective is by ACT, we saw an increase in the num- crease in its composite score. but below the state average of 21.4 and either remained the same or dropped ensuring that our students are better ber of students that met the benchmark Both systems, however, continue to the national average of 20.7. since 2018.” prepared to be successful on these ex- in reading and English,” Braid said. hover around the state and national av- “It’s always exciting to see growth in The 63 test-takers at Adairsville ams,” he said. “However, we saw a slight decrease erages. any measure of student achievement,” earned a 20.2 score, up from the 2018 The score of 20.7 for Cartersville’s in the number of students that met the Released Oct. 30 by the Georgia Superintendent Dr. Phillip Page said. score of 19.1, while the score for the 111 186 test-takers fell just short of the sys- benchmark for science and math.” Department of Education, scores for “Our composite score, as well as all Woodland students who took the exam tem’s 2018 score of 21.1 and was below He also said district leaders were the Class of 2019 rose 1.1 points for four average content scores, are the was 20.9, up from last year’s 20.5. Cass’ this year’s state average — it was, how- “happy” that CHS students “continued Adairsville High and 0.4 points for highest we’ve seen since 2015. Our 132 test-takers scored 20 this year, just ever, on par with the national average to score at or above the national aver- Woodland High and dropped 0.1 point teachers, counselors and parents have slightly lower than 2018’s score of 20.1. — but district leaders aren’t concerned age in all content areas.” for Cass High, giving Bartow Coun- done a remarkable job supporting, en- Adairsville Principal Bruce Mulkey about the slight decrease. Both school systems saw fewer stu- ty an increase of 0.4 points overall, couraging and preparing our students was pleased that his school saw an in- “Overall, we are pleased with our dents in the Class of 2019 taking the and Cartersville’s score decreased 0.4 through resources such as ACT Acade- crease — the largest in the county — in students’ results on the ACT,” Direc- ACT than the previous class — 27 few- points from last year. my. It shows that we have prepared our this year’s scores. tor of Strategic Planning and School er in Bartow and nine fewer in Carters- Students who take the national col- students to be competitive throughout “We still have room for growth, but Improvement Floyd Braid said. “Our ville — but there’s no cause for alarm, lege admissions exam between 10th the college application process and be- I am proud of the results that we’re composite score was slightly lower this according to district leaders. and 12th grades are tested in four con- yond.” seeing in all areas of accountability,” year compared to the previous year, but tent areas — English, math, reading Overall, the system’s average content he said. “The results are a product of it is expected that there will be slight SEE ACT, PAGE 5A BADGES OF HONOR Euharlee’s inaugural Veterans Honor Walk, exhibit kick off Saturday BY MARIE NESMITH ment. It was my job to ensure [email protected] that all combat and combat sup- port forces had the supplies and Looking forward to taking equipment needed. Even during part in Euharlee’s Stars and peacetime, it was incumbent on Stripes Project, David H. Ford me to make sure that the neces- Sr. is embracing the opportunity sary supplies were on hand and to observe Veterans Day in his ready in the event of war.” hometown. Starting with a de- During his military career, sire to fl ank the historic district’s Ford received numerous acco- RANDY PARKER/THE DAILY TRIBUNE NEWS roadway with American fl ags, lades and decorations, includ- Retired U.S. Army veteran David H. Ford Sr. of Euharlee has loaned numerous medals, patches and memorabilia from his military the outreach effort — spearhead- ing the Legion of Merit, Bronze career for the Euharlee Welcome Center & History Museum’s “Commemorating Our Veterans” exhibit, which opens Saturday and ed by the city of Euharlee and Star Medal, Meritorious Ser- runs through Dec. 8. the Euharlee Historical Society vice Medal with three oak leaf Euharlee’s Veterans Honor Walk, rant Offi cer Corps when I retired. during the event. um. “The committee has been — now has expanded to include clusters, Army Commendation Ford has loaned various items “I do plan to participate in the The Stars and Stripes Project tasked with adding value to the a patriotic parade Saturday and Medal with two OLCs, Army from his military service to the Veterans Walk this Saturday. kicked off in July to raise funds city through events and pro- temporary exhibit. Achievement Medal with OLC, Euharlee Welcome Center & U.S. fl ags lining a portion of to purchase fl ags to line Covered grams. Born in Cartersville in March Good Conduct Medal with OLC, History Museum’s “Commemo- Covered Bridge Road in honor Bridge Road from the Euharlee “They hope through this proj- 1944, Ford enlisted in the U.S. National Defense Service Med- rating Our Veterans” exhibit. of Veterans Day for the fi rst time Welcome Center & History Mu- ect that they will be able to honor Army in 1962 and retired after al, Vietnam Service Medal with “The items on loan for the ex- is a moment in … history for our seum to the city’s covered bridge the veterans in and around our 32 years of service. fi ve service stars, Army Service hibit consists of awards, photos, city. The Veterans Walk along landmark. The drive generated community for their service and “After completing high school, Ribbon, Overseas Service Rib- plaques,” he said. “Included is a with the exhibit is an opportunity nearly $2,500, which went to- sacrifi ce. The chair of the com- I enlisted in the U.S. Army to bon and the Republic of Viet- beret with rank insignia while I to involve the community.” ward obtaining 100 fl ags and mittee, Eric Smithey, was in- further my education and to be- nam Campaign Medal. He also was assigned to the 18th Airborne Open to all U.S. veterans, the a Euharlee Historical Society spired by similar demonstrations come a career soldier,” he said. “I was among the fi rst three Afri- Corps at Fort Bragg, North Car- inaugural walk will begin at 2 scholarship. in Kennesaw, Rockmart and else- served during the Vietnam War can-American chief warrant of- olina. The items give a glimpse p.m. at the Euharlee Masonic “This project — the U.S. fl ags where. The mayor and city coun- from 1966-1969. Additionally, I fi cers chosen by the Department into the more than 30 years that I Lodge on Covered Bridge Road and the Veterans Walk — is the cil supported the plan and the served during the Panama Inva- of the Army to attend the Master served my country. My last duty and proceed to the Euharlee Wel- idea and initiative of the Eu- committee has been working to sion, Persian Gulf War and Des- Warrant Offi cer Career College station was Fort Bragg. I retired come Center & History Museum. harlee Special Events Steering build partnerships to make this ert Shield/Storm. and be promoted to master war- June 1994 with the rank of mas- Participants will need to arrive at Committee,” said Katie Gobbi, project and event happen.” “My area of training and ex- rant offi cer four. ter warrant offi cer four, which 1:30 p.m. If needed, transporta- director of the Euharlee Wel- pertise is in logistics manage- Along with participating in was the highest rank in the War- tion will be provided to veterans come Center & History Muse- SEE VETERANS, PAGE 5A Bartow receives $750K CDBG award BY JAMES SWIFT Vickers said the beneficia- a teaching kitchen and it will ty Development Agencies (CO- [email protected] ry of the grant will be local also improve the workspace SCDA) recognized the County nonprofit the Good Shepherd for their existing clients — it for the Allatoona Resource Several representatives of the Foundation.