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Josh Morrison, Houston County High School sophomore, won first place in the state in his competitive division, Junior Varsity Policy Debate, at the Georgia Forensic Coaches Association tournament held last month at Evans High School in Evans.
His winning effort came after beating out approximately 85 other debaters in his division. Teachers Ken Cavanaugh and James Brock serve as Debate Team Coaches.
Josh and teammate Kyle Yarborough also won a District tournament Feb. 27 at Warner Robins High. Josh and Kyle, a junior at Houston County High, qualified to attend the National Forensic League championships this June in Kansas City.
For more information, contact Cavanaugh at Kenneth.Cavanaugh@hcbe.net or visit http://thegfca.org/.
Bonaire Elementary honored
Bonaire Elementary School was honored as a 2009 Georgia School of Excellence in Student Achievement at a banquet held by the Georgia Department of Education in February. State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox presented Principal Eric Payne an award.
Bonaire Elementary was one of 27 Schools of Excellence chosen from each Congressional District for showing the greatest improvement or highest achievement across the state. The school placed in the top 10 percent in Georgia for reading and mathematics. Ninety-eight percent of all of Bonaire’s students met or exceeded standards on the state assessment.
“This award validates the vision, commitment and expectations we have for all of our students,” said Payne.
Northside Middle wins Jimmy Carter Historical Site Academic Bowl
Northside Middle School won the 2010 Jimmy Carter National Historical Site Academic Bowl last month in Plains. The students competed against seven teams from other middle schools at the Plains High School Museum. Houston County’s Mossy Creek Middle School won second place.
The eight teams competed in rounds by answering 20 questions in the categories of history, geography and economics. Teachers Kelly Munn and Melissa Shiver accompanied the team.
“This win was very special for us,” said Munn. “Several of our eighth graders have been on our academic team since they were sixth graders, and it was nice to see them get a win for their last middle school competition.”
The National Park Service sponsors the event. Northside Middle School is at 500 Johnson Road in Warner Robins; Jan Melnick serves as principal. For more information, call 478-929-7845.
Warner Robins Center library
receives book donation
When the Bioenvironmental Engineering Services office at Robins Air Force Base needed to do some housecleaning, Fort Valley State University adjunct professor David Trotter scooped up some useful texts for his students in the Master of Public Health program.
Trotter, an industrial hygienist in the office, brought a set of industrial hygiene textbooks to the Warner Robins Center library, the resource center used by Fort Valley State University graduate students. Col. Stephen Novak offered the books to his staff.
“These are good reference books that will be useful for the Master of Public Health students in a number of the courses in the MPH Program,” said Trotter.
Trotter’s donation follows a large donation in of public health texts from professor William Zimmerli in July.
"The industrial hygiene books are a wonderful compliment to Hunt Library's collections,” said Annie Payton, director of the FVSU library. “I am certain the students will find them most helpful in their research efforts.”
School council meeting at Lake Joy Primary
Lake Joy Primary School will hold a school council meeting 7:30 a.m. March 17 in the school’s media center.
Lake Joy Primary School is at 995 Lake Joy Road in Warner Robins. For more information, contact Principal April Strevig at either 478-953-0465, or April.Strevig@hcbe.net.
School system marks board
appreciation week
The Houston County School System is celebrating School Board Appreciation Week this week to salute the contribution of the Houston County Board of Education members.
The Houston County Board of Education is comprised of seven members elected to four-year terms. Five members are elected to represent their voting district, and two are elected at-large.
Board members are Tom Walmer, Post 1, chairman; Charles “Toby” Hill, Post 7, vice chairman; Marianne Melnick, Post 2; Gilis “Skip” Dawkins, Post 3; Fred Wilson, Post 4; Helen Hughes, Post 5; and Griff Clements, Post 6.
As constitutional officers of Georgia, school board members set educational policies, employ school personnel, provide buildings and equipment, operate a transportation system and disburse school funds.
As community leaders, school board members serve as advocates for the children in local public schools and must study, evaluate and decide what actions are in the best interest of those students.
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6 months ago | 241 views | 0 | 2 | |
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Morrison
Josh Morrison, Houston County High School sophomore, won first place in the state in his competitive division, Junior Varsity Policy Debate, at the Georgia Forensic Coaches Association tournament held last month at Evans High School in Evans.
His winning effort came after beating out approximately 85 other debaters in his division. Teachers Ken Cavanaugh and James Brock serve as Debate Team Coaches.
Josh and teammate Kyle Yarborough also won a District tournament Feb. 27 at Warner Robins High. Josh and Kyle, a junior at Houston County High, qualified to attend the National Forensic League championships this June in Kansas City.
For more information, contact Cavanaugh at Kenneth.Cavanaugh@hcbe.net or visit http://thegfca.org/.
Bonaire Elementary honored
Bonaire Elementary School was honored as a 2009 Georgia School of Excellence in Student Achievement at a banquet held by the Georgia Department of Education in February. State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox presented Principal Eric Payne an award.
Bonaire Elementary was one of 27 Schools of Excellence chosen from each Congressional District for showing the greatest improvement or highest achievement across the state. The school placed in the top 10 percent in Georgia for reading and mathematics. Ninety-eight percent of all of Bonaire’s students met or exceeded standards on the state assessment.
“This award validates the vision, commitment and expectations we have for all of our students,” said Payne.
Northside Middle wins Jimmy Carter Historical Site Academic Bowl
Northside Middle School won the 2010 Jimmy Carter National Historical Site Academic Bowl last month in Plains. The students competed against seven teams from other middle schools at the Plains High School Museum. Houston County’s Mossy Creek Middle School won second place.
The eight teams competed in rounds by answering 20 questions in the categories of history, geography and economics. Teachers Kelly Munn and Melissa Shiver accompanied the team.
“This win was very special for us,” said Munn. “Several of our eighth graders have been on our academic team since they were sixth graders, and it was nice to see them get a win for their last middle school competition.”
The National Park Service sponsors the event. Northside Middle School is at 500 Johnson Road in Warner Robins; Jan Melnick serves as principal. For more information, call 478-929-7845.
Warner Robins Center library
receives book donation
When the Bioenvironmental Engineering Services office at Robins Air Force Base needed to do some housecleaning, Fort Valley State University adjunct professor David Trotter scooped up some useful texts for his students in the Master of Public Health program.
Trotter, an industrial hygienist in the office, brought a set of industrial hygiene textbooks to the Warner Robins Center library, the resource center used by Fort Valley State University graduate students. Col. Stephen Novak offered the books to his staff.
“These are good reference books that will be useful for the Master of Public Health students in a number of the courses in the MPH Program,” said Trotter.
Trotter’s donation follows a large donation in of public health texts from professor William Zimmerli in July.
"The industrial hygiene books are a wonderful compliment to Hunt Library's collections,” said Annie Payton, director of the FVSU library. “I am certain the students will find them most helpful in their research efforts.”
School council meeting at Lake Joy Primary
Lake Joy Primary School will hold a school council meeting 7:30 a.m. March 17 in the school’s media center.
Lake Joy Primary School is at 995 Lake Joy Road in Warner Robins. For more information, contact Principal April Strevig at either 478-953-0465, or April.Strevig@hcbe.net.
School system marks board
appreciation week
The Houston County School System is celebrating School Board Appreciation Week this week to salute the contribution of the Houston County Board of Education members.
The Houston County Board of Education is comprised of seven members elected to four-year terms. Five members are elected to represent their voting district, and two are elected at-large.
Board members are Tom Walmer, Post 1, chairman; Charles “Toby” Hill, Post 7, vice chairman; Marianne Melnick, Post 2; Gilis “Skip” Dawkins, Post 3; Fred Wilson, Post 4; Helen Hughes, Post 5; and Griff Clements, Post 6.
As constitutional officers of Georgia, school board members set educational policies, employ school personnel, provide buildings and equipment, operate a transportation system and disburse school funds.
As community leaders, school board members serve as advocates for the children in local public schools and must study, evaluate and decide what actions are in the best interest of those students.