ACTION

Office of the Superintendent of Schools MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Rockville,

June 11, 2019

MEMORANDUM

To: Members of the Board of Education

From: Jack R. Smith, Superintendent of Schools

Subject: The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy, Inc. High Achievement Scholarship Recipients

WHEREAS, The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy, Inc., High Achievement Program, rewards students who exhibit high levels of academic success and who have provided consistent volunteer service to The George B. Thomas, Sr., Learning Academy, Inc. Saturday School, and

WHEREAS, The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy, Inc., has awarded 10 scholarships for exceptional academic achievement and community service to Montgomery County Public Schools Class of 2019 students; and

WHEREAS, Montgomery County Public Schools recognizes and celebrates its students’ volunteer contributions that provide service to our community and teach civic responsibility; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Education applauds Montgomery County Public Schools for its recognition of the academic success and community involvement of its diverse student body; now therefore be it

Resolved, That on behalf of the superintendent of schools, staff members, students, and parents/guardians of Montgomery County Public Schools, the members of the Board of Education extend their congratulations to the recipients of The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy, Inc., High Achievement Scholarship awards.

JRS:MVN:JTB:rhh

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2019 The George B. Thomas, Sr. Learning Academy, Inc. High Achievement Scholars

Jessica Abeynayake, Sherwood High School Wengel Gemu, Northwood High School Jennifer Moy, Asha-Lee Peterkin, Paint Branch High School Kamilah Shaheed, Wheaton High School Nora Sheehan, Albert Einstein High School Clarence Snuggs, James Hubert Blake High School Salem Tesfay, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School William Tran, Paint Branch High School Giandra West, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School