Gwinnett County Public Schools Spring 2012

Celebrate! CLASS of 2012 “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”

Anatole France

This publication captures a snapshot of the Class of 2012, with photos, facts, and just afew of the scholarships and awards garnered by members of this outstanding group of students. We know that many, many more of our students earned prestigious honors and scholarships that are not part of this publication. And we estimate that listing just the names of all of our graduates would take 66 pages! Congratulations to all of the members of the Class of 2012. We are so very proud of you!

Table of Contents A Salute to Our Seniors 1 Scholarships and recognitions 8 Celebrating the Class of 2012 2 Graduation schedule 12 Valedictorians and salutatorians 5 Gwinnett Student Leadership Team 13

STAR students 7 Roll your cursor over the page to see links in the text. A Salute to Our Seniors Graduation is only the beginning for more than 9,800 Gwinnett seniors as they leave high school, prepared for college, work, and life in the 21st century. As they look back at memories from their K–12 careers, members of GCPS’ Class of 2012 also have much to which they can look forward. Graduation exercises, for one. Most ceremonies for Gwinnett’s 21 high schools are scheduled at local stadiums or the Gwinnett Center, starting with the Phoenix High graduation on May 21, and concluding when that last South Gwinnett High grad crosses the stage on May 26. It’s no surprise that a high percentage of seniors— 86%— are headed to universities, colleges, and postsecondary schools in and around the country next fall, with 19% of those college-bound graduates offered at least one scholarship. As of April of 2012, more than $101 million in academic, athletic, and military scholarships has been offered. The majority of that amount, more than $67.8 million, was earned for academic achievement (not including HOPE awards or full scholarships for GCPS’ 11 Gates Millennium Scholars). This year’s senior student athletes earned more than $28.7 million in athletic scholarships. Thirteen seniors earned military academy appointments, earning more than $5 million in scholarships. And when we say these graduates are prepared for the future, look no further than their stellar academics. The Class of 2012 also includes 2,050 Honor Graduates, who are graduating with a grade percent average of 90 or better. Among these Honor Graduates are each school’s highest-ranking students— the valedictorian (1st in class) and the salutatorian (2nd in class). More than 41% of Gwinnett seniors took on the challenge and rigor of college-level Advanced Placement (AP) courses their last year in high school, taking a total of 11,426 AP classes. In addition, 203 seniors were dual-enrolled, earning both high school and college credit. Look for more fun facts, figures, and photos from the Class of 2012 throughout this issue.

The Class of 2012 is Marvel-ous! Norcross High Central Gwinnett seniors get their superhero students receive on as the Avengers. Character Day was part of their yearbooks. the school’s Senior Week celebration.

Sixteen different countries of origin are represented among Meadowcreek High’s Honor Graduates.

22% of Dacula High seniors were offered at least one scholarship.

Peachtree Ridge boasts 30% of the senior class graduating with Honors, and 91% of seniors planning to attend college. Gwinnett seniors were offered more than $101 million in scholarships, about 67% in academic awards, 28% for athletics, and the remainder for military scholarships to U.S. service academies.

Celebrating the Class of 2012 Fun facts, figures, and photos from our graduating seniors

22 seniors made it to school every day from kindergarten through 12th grade. (That’s 2,340 days. More than 15,000 hours or upwards of 900,000 minutes if Mill Creek High has one senior headed to anyone’s counting.) Holland for college and another going to college in Canada.

In its first year, GCPS’ virtual charter high school, Gwinnett County Online Campus, has Gwinnett’s smallest graduating class Among Brookwood’s 2012 graduates are 12 sets of twins! with 12 students. With nearly 800 graduates, Brookwood has the district’s largest senior class. 2 8,431 GCPS seniors (or 86%) have postsecondary education plans for 2012–13.

More than 9,800 students are on track to graduate.

42 Norcross seniors graduate with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, and 121 walk the stage with one or more IB Certificates to their credit.

The 2,050 Honor Graduates (with a GPA of 90 or higher) make up 21% of the Class of 2012.

Berkmar High students celebrate during Senior Week.

Both grandfathers of a 2012 Grayson graduate were graduates of the original Grayson High.

The Archer High Senior Class of 2012 Motto: Our lives are before us, the past is behind us, our memories are forever!

3 203 seniors were dual-enrolled, earning Peachtree Ridge parents took an both high school and college credit. evening in May to decorate their graduating senior’s locker.

All GSMST graduates plan to attend college.

The senior class of Collins Hill High has a total of 42,545 volunteer hours!

Gwinnett County Public Schools FOUNDATION Donors make a difference! More than 600 community members, GCPS staff members, and corporate donors have stepped forward with financial support for the students of Gwinnett County Public Schools. A gift to the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation is the best way to ensure that current and future students are afforded the very best in educational opportunities. Among traditional Gwinnett high schools, North Gwinnett has Gifts may be directed to dedicated scholarship funds, the highest AP participation among its seniors, with 67% taking districtwide needs, or to a specific cluster or initiative. at least one AP class their senior year. 4 Please make your gift online today! 2012 Valedictorians and Salutatorian

Jimmy Nguyen Valedictorian

Melissa Thomas Caitlin Pingel Alexander Price Valedictorian Salutatorian Salutatorian

Brookwood High School Central Gwinnett High School

Shushmita Hoque Adrian Alabi Joseph Horenstein Sara Futch Valedictorian Salutatorian Valedictorian Salutatorian

Collins Hill High School

Matthew Hester Giovanni Righi Cory Zeller Akeafa Momen Valedictorian Salutatorian Valedictorian Salutatorian

Duluth High School

Reem Al-Atassi Salutatorian

Ayshali Gauba Jason Gong Elizabeth Wood Valedictorian Salutatorian Valedictorian 5 2012 Valedictorians and Salutatorian Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Lanier High School

Arsalan Sufi Lilian Chan Matthew DeWilde Meagan Shaw Valedictorian Salutatorian Valedictorian Salutatorian

Meadowcreek High School

Austin Bernard Amal Punnoose Seung Kwan Baek Phung Thien Phung Valedictorian Salutatorian Valedictorian Salutatorian

Mountain View High School

Claudette Bailey Kevin Schatell Leah Topper Andrew Alin Valedictorian Salutatorian Valedictorian Salutatorian

North Gwinnett High School Gwinnett County Online Campus

Ho Lim Lee Matheus Mauricio Rhianna Hearne Cameron T. Hughes Valedictorian Salutatorian Valedictorian Salutatorian 6 2012 Valedictorians and Salutatorian Parkview High School Peachtree Ridge High School

Tami Feng Samuel Gowland Bria Fincher Kevin Oh Valedictorian Salutatorian Valedictorian Salutatorian

Shiloh High School South Gwinnett High School

Javier Prusky Grinberg Debbie Boyett Jasper Tseng Stella Belonwu Valedictorian Salutatorian Valedictorian Salutatorian 2012 Star Students Each STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) student is the senior in the top 10% of his or her class with the highest SAT score. The Brookwood High and Norcross High STAR students tied for designation as Gwinnett County’s 2012 STAR Student for having the highest SAT scores among the districtwide Class of 2012. As part of the recognition, each STAR student selects a teacher as the educator who had a strong influence on his/her academic career. The state STAR program is sponsored by the Professional -As sociation of Georgia Educators, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and the Georgia Department of Education.

David Myers, Archer High School Ronan O’Brien, Mill Creek High School Erin Hinesley, Berkmar High School Sarah Choi, Mountain View High School Michael Song, Brookwood High School Andrew Alin, Norcross High School Joseph Horenstein, Central Gwinnett High School Ho Lee, North Gwinnett High School Kate Unsworth, Tami Mingjing Feng, Parkview High School Morgan Lundy, Dacula High School Jackson Winfrey, Peachtree Ridge High School Huage Kuo, Evan Mickler, Shiloh High School Jake Meadows, Grayson High School Jasper Tseng, South Gwinnett High School Aaron Patel, Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology Matt Dewilde, Lanier High School Huyen Nguyen, 7 National Scholarship Winners

2012 Gates Millennium Scholars The Gates Millennium scholarship covers college tuition for the recipients’ entire college career, and is funded by a grant 2012 QuestBridge Scholars from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Honorees were Three Berkmar High seniors were selected as 2012 QuestBridge selected based on a review of their academic record, community National College Match Recipients, earning a full scholarship. involvement, demonstrated leadership, and their families’ need QuestBridge is a non-profit organization that links high-achieving, for financial assistance. The program recognizes high-achieving low-income students to some of the nation’s most selective colleges. African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pa- cific Islander American, and Hispanic American students. Steffany Ibanez­— Notre Dame University Eight of the Millennium Elvira Salgado­— Northwestern University Scholars attended a reception earlier this Jose Segura­— Columbia University month. 2012 Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholars The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) awarded Georgia Op- portunities Scholarships to 28 current seniors and two 2011 graduates. Students receive a monetary package of $2,500 a year for four years, and are assigned a college coach to act as a mentor, providing guidance and helping the students navigate their way through school. Berkmar High Lanier High Lilian Abigail Ayala Angelica Matos Collins Hill High Yeisury Gomez Vivek Kamlesh Patel— University of Georgia Meadowcreek High Steffany Ibanez Rigoberto Cisneros Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Juan Jose Moreno Perla Janet Galindo Arsalan Akkas Sufi— Yale University Melissa Sue Ramos Karina Martinez Meadowcreek High Melissa Ramirez Jose Carlos Ozuna Alex Shaun Steele— University of Georgia Elvira Salgado Francisco Ozuna Mill Creek High Seung Kwan Baek— Harvard University Central Gwinnett High Mill Creek High Maria Camila Florez Yesenia Yazmin Navarro Mountain View High (2011 graduate) Norcross High Kunal Hasmukh Tanna— University of Georgia Brenda Vanessa Ramirez Galaviz Carla Diaz Norcross High Dulce Galindo Nayomi Raychelle Mitchell— Georgia Institute of Technology Duluth High Laura Gamez Xavier Sharif Galloway— Georgia Institute of Technology Bernardo Arredondo Mireles Antonio Gonzalez Anthony Alan Morgan— Harvard University Denise Hernandez Savannah Belle Tkacik Andy Roy Lazo Arias North Gwinnett High Katelyn Guzman Magen Villanueva Chan Mi Lim, North Gwinnett High— Boston College Gwinnett School of Parkview High Peachtree Ridge High Mathematics, Science, Gabriel Nava David Emmanuel Wade Daniels, Peachtree Ridge High (2011 graduate) and Technology (Class of 2011)— Oxford College of Emory University Sergio Navarrete Daniel Rivera Shiloh High South Gwinnett High Javier Prusky Grinberg, Shiloh High— Syracuse University 8 Maria Licet Soto National Scholarship Winners Both the 2012 National Merit competition and the competition for National Achievement Scholars began with results of the 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Competition Qualifying Test. Last fall, semifinalists were designated, based on the highest scores in the states that make up each region. A rigorous selection process determines finalists for scholarship awards. Typically, National Merit and National Achievement scholarships are one-time awards of $2,500 2012 National Merit Semifinalists 2012 National Achievement Semifinalists Asterisks designate scholarship winners reported for corporate- The National Achievement Scholarship Program provides scholar- and NMSC-funded scholarships. Additional scholarships ships to academically promising Black American students. Aster- will be awarded by colleges later this month and in July to isks designate scholarship winners. students in this list. Brookwood High Mill Creek High Berkmar High Gwinnett School of John T. Chamberlin Guillermo Bautista Kerra I. Jones* Mathematics, Science, and Technology Zachary D. Freshley Ronan M. O’Brien* Brookwood High Anna T. Hernick Adrian Bortier Alabi* Hamdi H. Abdi Mountain View High Shushmita Hoque Brittany L. Davis Nathan Daley Claudette C. Bailey Minhyuk M. Song Zachary D. Freshley Melissa Jennings Matthew L. Townsend* Norcross High Taylor J. Guidry Alyssa M. Napier* Ryan C. Ward Drew A. Vander Wood La’ron-Chenee H. Tracey* Brittany A. Thompson Tony Zhang North Gwinnett High Central Gwinnett High Mountain View High Stephanie P. Zheng Seung Jae Choi Terri L. Cunningham Grace Bezutsega M. Assaye* Rebecca Y. Kim* Central Gwinnett High Stella O. Fagbemi Marcus D. Moss Ho Lim Lee* Joseph H. Horenstein Matthew H. Pack* Norcross High Parkview High Kristopher A. Beauchamp Collins Hill High Collins Hill High Ross P. Cunningham* Michael T. Aderhold Michael C. Glover * Anthony A. Morgan* Tami M. Feng James E. Gadea Tiana M. Madison Parkview High Samuel L. Gowland* Matthew Hester* Caela A. Abrams* James R. Jordan Grayson High Kate L. Unsworth Brandon A. Chin-Shue Jennifer A. Bunkley* Jamie M. Morsberger Jared Chin-Shue Philip M. Musey* Duluth High School Amanda S. Nabors Nana-Adjoa Owiaah Kwarteng* Dakota Taggart Tyler Reeves Dakota Taggart Thomas A. Schoolcraft Grayson High Caleb N. Younger* Peachtree Ridge High Bria N. Fincher* Nana-Adjoa O. Kwarteng Peachtree Ridge High Kia K. Quinlan* Jacob B. Meadows Bria N. Fincher Shiloh High Gwinnett School of Kathryn M. Fitton Mathematics, Science, Nina H. Gummadi Elim S. Almedom* and Technology Ajay Harish Jarid C. Hinton Shawn C. Albert* Sarah S. Paik Jessica T. Allison Tyler A. Perini* Alyssa M. Napier Jackson C. Winfrey Na Eun Oh Benjamin P. Pham Yun Seo Arsalan A. Sufi 9 GCPS Scholarship Winners

Other 2012 Scholarships awarded through the GCPS Foundation Fund, Inc. Annually, the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund, Inc., facilitates a Gwinnett County Public Schools number of scholarships that are awarded to graduating seniors thanks to the generosity of local businesses and organizations and contributions from generous staff and com- munity members. (Thanks to the many other community organizations and businesses FOUNDATION that support our students with awards and scholarships!)

2012 J. Alvin Wilbanks Scholarship ($2,500) 2012 Barbara Reed Science Scholarship ($1,000) Sponsored by Gwinnett Federal Credit Union and Sponsored by GCPS Foundation Fund— This one-time award GCPS Foundation Fund— This fund was established in 2007 is named in honor of Dr. Barbara Reed, a longtime Gwinnett in honor of more than four decades of service to public educa- educator who also served as the district’s director of science. tion by CEO/Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks, and in recogni- Special consideration is given to applicants interested in science tion of his leadership in guiding the district to state and national education. prominence as superintendent since 1996. The fund provides a Michael Ziegler of Grayson High one-time scholarship to two GCPS seniors pursuing a career in education. 2012 Touchdown Club Awards Scholarship ($600) Abbey Rikard of Grayson High Sponsored by Gwinnett Touchdown Club and Sports Medicine Tyler Perini of Peachtree Ridge High South— This new scholarship was established to recognize Gwin- nett scholar athletes exhibiting exceptional character traits on 2012 Louise Radloff Scholarship ($2,500) and off the football field. The award recognizes outstanding in- dividuals for whom academic, athletic, and community service. Sponsored by Gwinnett Federal Credit Union and GCPS Foundation Fund— The purpose of the Louise Radloff John Case of Archer High Scholarship Program is to provide a one-time scholarship for Mikel Sessions of Berkmar High two Gwinnett County high school seniors who have overcome Dillon Snider of Brookwood High a significant personal challenge in order to graduate. This fund was established in 2004 in honor of four decades of service by George Morris of Central Gwinnett High Gwinnett County Board of Education member Louise Radloff. Chris Stewart of Collins Hill High Adarsh Patel of Grayson High Rocky Capobianco of Dacula High Cory Zeller of Dacula High Tim Mettille of Duluth High Devin Gillespie of Grayson High 2012 Alton C. Crews Teaching Scholarship ($1,000) Hendhi Agenor of Lanier High Sponsored by GCPS Foundation Fund— Since 2002, dona- tions made to the Alton C. Crews Teaching Scholarship Fund Alex Steele of Meadowcreek High in memory of Dr. Crews, superintendent of Gwinnett County Zack Johnson of Mill Creek High Public Schools from 1977 to 1989, have funded this one-time Frederick Hill of Mountain View High scholarship, awarded this year to two GCPS seniors pursuing a career in education. Isaiah Hinsley of Norcross High Angelina Faria of Grayson High Tyler Nemec of North Gwinnett High Tyler Perini of Peachtree Ridge High Bryce Goldsby of Parkview High Harry Obiorah of Peachtree Ridge High 2012 Robbie Susan Moore Scholarship ($1,000) Michael Oden of Shiloh High Sponsored by United Ebony Society— Founded in 2011 by the Jareyl Slate of South Gwinnett High United Ebony Society in honor of community activist Robbie Susan Moore, this one-time scholarship recognizes deserving 2012 Award for Excellence in Academics Scholarship ($300) minority students who have exemplified a dedication to com- munity service and to the pursuit of higher education. Sponsored by Drs. Meena and J. J. Shah— This one-time scholarship is awarded to GCPS’ 20 valedictorians. The Shah Jose Aveiga of Collins Hill High family, founders of Gwinnett Clinic, have awarded the scholar- Alex Steele of Meadowcreek High ship to Gwinnett valedictorians since 2006. 10 Other Special Honors

2012 Service Academy Appointments 2012 Georgia Scholars The U.S. Service Academies are four-year postsecondary The Georgia Scholar Program is a recognition program by the institutions that combine educational excellence with military Georgia Department of Education honoring high school seniors officer training. Students accepted to the academies receive a who have achieved excellence in school and community life. free four-year education in return for a commitment to serve in the active-duty military after graduation. In order to be Central Gwinnett High Gwinnett School of admitted, students must receive a congressional nomination Jessi Frost Mathematics, Science, from either their U.S. Representative or Senator and must Sara Futch and Technology meet the highly competitive educational and extracurricular Brittany Thompson standards that are set by the individual academies as well as Collins Hill High standards for physical aptitude and medical fitness. Lauren Blessing Mill Creek High Brookwood High Robin Fleming Rachel Gerald Jackson N. Buonamia— U.S. Air Force Academy Sunyoung Wang Mark J. Guentert— U.S. Coast Guard Academy Dacula High Megan Chesne Kara Yogan Camaran A. Henson— U.S. Naval Academy Avery Leonard Norcross High Collins Hill High Morgan Lundy Parker Buntin Chloe P. Whitworth— U.S. Naval Academy Akeafa Momen Mai Hoang

Grayson High Drake Newton Edward Lee Zachary Aaron Owen— U.S. Air Force Academy Anthony Morgan Grayson High Leah Topper Lanier High Reem Al-atassi Zachary L. Winzurk— U.S. Naval Academy Melissa Bruschi Amelia Watson Grace Johnson Mill Creek High Shiloh High Rachael Kathryn Dudley— U.S. Naval Academy Abbey Rikard Debbie Boyett Andrew J. Ruechel— U.S. Air Force Academy Rebecca Seasholtz South Gwinnett High Aaron Michael Sims— U.S. Naval Academy Jasper Tseng

North Gwinnett High Justin E. Alabi— U.S. Air Force Academy Taylor S. Gilliam— U.S. Naval Academy

Parkview High Stephen Andrew Fields— U.S. Military Academy at West Point 2012 GCPS Technical Education Shiloh High Student of the Year Westley Williams— U.S. Air Force Academy District winners were selected from among local school Techni- cal Education Students of the Year for outstanding work in the Midshipmen graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy classroom and leadership in technical education student organi- stand during administration of the Oath of Office. They zations. Scholarships are funded by Gwinnett Tech Foundation, enter service as a Navy Ensign. Electrical Workers, and Gwinnett Department of Labor Employer Committee.

Winner: Shiv Patel, North Gwinnett High, $1,000 scholarship 1st runner-up: Sienna Brown, Archer High, $500 scholarship 2nd runner-up: Christina Ethridge, Grayson High Technical Education Program, $250 scholarship 11 Athletic Recognition

2012 Outstanding Senior Athletes The Outstanding Senior Athlete Award is presented to a male and female student at each high school who has shown excellence not only in athletics, but also in academics, leadership roles in their school and community service. These students are not necessarily the best athletes in their Senior class, but have shown to be outstanding in a variety of areas. The Activities Director at each high school works with the coaching staff to select the students who will represent their school.

High School Male Athlete Female Athlete High School Male Athlete Female Athlete Archer Isaiah Hunt Taylor Emmons Mountain View Tyler Bethune Christine Gaunt Berkmar Juan Moreno Kerra Jones Norcross Tanner Maloof Kamilah Bakari Brookwood Michael Gouge Kelsey Gouge North Gwinnett Malcolm Jackson Allison Carr Central Gwinnett Francis Kallon Sara Futch Parkview Colby Smith Julianne Kurke Collins Hill Chris Clark Kayla Floor Peachtree Ridge Billy Best Katey Lippit Dacula Will Searcy Ariel Stone Shiloh Javier Prusky Amber Johnson Duluth Charlie Hall Casey Nellums South Gwinnett Jasper Tseng Haley Reid Grayson Devin Gillespie Shelby Smith Gwinnett HEAT* Brice Croxton

Lanier Hendhi Agenor Allison Raez * Gwinnett HEAT is Gwinnett County’s Adapted Sports Program, Meadowcreek Alex Steele Freddie Banks which fields teams in several sports. All participants must com- Mill Creek AJ Ruechel Rachael Dudley pete in a wheelchair.

2012 GCPS Graduation Schedule School Day Date Time Location Phoenix High Monday May 21 7 p.m. Gwinnett County Performing Arts Center Gwinnett Online Campus Wednesday May 23 7 p.m. 550 Trackside Central Gwinnett High Wednesday May 23 7 p.m. Central Gwinnett Stadium Brookwood High Wednesday May 23 7:30 p.m. Brookwood Community Stadium Archer High Wednesday May 23 8 p.m. Archer High School Stadium Parkview High Wednesday May 23 8 p.m. Parkview Stadium Lanier High Wednesday May 23 3 p.m. Gwinnett Center– Grand Ballroom Duluth High Wednesday May 23 4 p.m. Gwinnett Center Arena Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Wednesday May 23 5 p.m. Gwinnett Center– Grand Ballroom Dacula High Wednesday May 23 8 p.m. Gwinnett Center Arena Collins Hill High Thursday May 24 8 am Gwinnett Center Arena Meadowcreek High Thursday May 24 12 noon Gwinnett Center Arena Mountain View High Thursday May 24 4 p.m. Gwinnett Center Arena Mill Creek High Thursday May 24 8 p.m. Mill Creek Stadium Norcross High Thursday May 24 8 p.m. Gwinnett Center Arena Berkmar High Friday May 25 8 am Gwinnett Center Arena North Gwinnett High Friday May 25 10 am Coolray Field Shiloh High Friday May 25 12 noon Gwinnett Center Arena Grayson High Friday May 25 4 p.m. Gwinnett Center Arena Peachtree Ridge High Friday May 25 8 p.m. Gwinnett Center Arena South Gwinnett High Saturday May 26 12 noon Gwinnett Center Arena

12 Gwinnett Student Leadership Team

2012 GSLT Seniors The Gwinnett Student Leadership Team, Inc. (GSLT) is a two-year student leadership program that provides opportunities for high school juniors and seniors in Gwinnett County Public Schools and Buford City Schools to develop personal and organizational leadership skills and an awareness of community issues. GSLT develops a cadre of student leaders who facilitate leadership development among peers in their own schools and leave a legacy of leadership that promotes student involvement and overall excellence. The program is a cooperative effort sponsored by Gwinnett County Public Schools and the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce in partnership with other community agencies, institutions, and business leaders.

Archer High Dacula High Meadowcreek High Parkview High Alexis M. Attridge Morgan Lundy Huyen Nguyen John A. Fiscian Jordan Campbell William Searcy Yemaj Sai Jace Jordan Emily Ferguson Jonathan Tillery Ning Liu Duluth High Berkmar High Param Bodiwala Mill Creek High Peachtree Ridge High Nadia Ahmed Jaisree Iyer Jeremy-Anthony Anderson Craig Davenport Matthew Peter Simpson Mark Ruskell Tyler Kvietkus Haley Monk Grace Stalsworth Sierra Taylor Menzies Jackson Winfrey Grayson High Brookwood High Abigail Essilfie Mountain View High Phoenix High Joshua Davis Grace Johnson Jacob Hood Teodoro Pineda Nisha Golakia Benjamin Smith Kevin Schatell Shiloh High Kenan Grace Smith Gwinnett School of Norcross High Umaira Aslam Central Gwinnett High Mathematics, Science, and Graham Currie Victoria Camille Lewis Casey Chan Technology Nathaly Echeverri Katelyn Sanders Dakotah Blue Rice Jacob Davis Anthony Morgan Yun (Bonnie) Seo South Gwinnett High Anna Wysocki Keaton Duty Claire Travis North Gwinnett High Collins Hill High Chan Mi (Eunice) Lim Shakori Fletcher Lauren Suzanne Blessing Lanier High Soraya Wright Danielle Reid Alissa Valvo Adam Brown Matheus Mauricio Ashton Hughes

GSLT … by the Numbers 54… Number of graduating GSLT seniors from GCPS 13,968… Number of volunteer service hours by the GSLT Class of 2012 during their junior and senior years 292… Number of leadership development sessions designed and led by GSLT students and administrators during 2011–12 59,616… Number of students who attended leadership development sessions in “GSLT taught me that today is always the day to make a Gwinnett County in 2011–12 in peer- difference! Leadership is a lifestyle, all day EVERY day.” led training by GSLT members ~GSLT senior 15… Number of GSLT events each year 13 Chris Raasch, a student-athlete headed to Vanderbilt University on a scholarship, celebrates Senior Night with his family.

Congratulations to the Class of 2012!

Communiqué is produced by Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Department of Communications and Media Relations. Thanks to the staff and administrators who helped us honor our seniors in this issue. Special thanks to Lisa Hopper for many of the photographs.

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2012 Gwinnett County Board of Education Louise Radloff, Chairman– District V • Carole Boyce, Vice Chairman– District I Dr. Robert McClure– District IV • Dr. Mary Kay Murphy– District III • Daniel Seckinger– District II It is the policy of Gwinnett County Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.