Yes! I Can Awards 2024 - Middle/High

Yes I Can! Awards Ceremony 2024 Middle & High School Students

We are so proud of each student and how far they’ve come this school year! There were also several “adult” awards as well, including Educator of the Year, 

Collaborative Team, Support Staff of the Year and Paraprofessional of the Year! We appreciate all the hard work that goes into this program each year and 

we would like to thank everyone who play a part in its success!

Robert Mosley from Austin Middle School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Superintendent Steve Barnette.

Blakey Cuevas from Dobbins Middle School pictured with Board member Adam Clayton, Senior Executive Director of 
Student Services Amy Penn and Superintendent Steve Barnette. 

Demetrius (DJ) Gaymon from Dobbins Middle School pictured with Superintendent Steve Barnette and Senior Executive Director of 
Student Services Amy Penn. 

Samuel Avis from East Paulding Middle School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Board member Adam Clayton. 

Gracie Bishop from East Paulding Middle School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Superintendent Steve Barnette. 

Jamie Collins from Herschel Jones Middle School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Board member Adam Clayton. 

Evelyn Funk from McClure Middle School pictured with Superintendent Steve Barnette and Senior Executive Director of 
Student Services Amy Penn. 

Aiden Williams from McClure Middle School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Board member Adam Clayton. 

Lilly Callison from Moses Middle School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Superintendent Steve Barnette. 

McClain Ashworth from Moses Middle School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Board member Adam Clayton.

Brycen Rose from Austin Middle School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Superintendent Steve Barnette. 

Harriet Owusu from Ritch Middle School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Board member Adam Clayton.

Jacob Miller from Scoggins Middle School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Superintendent Steve Barnette. 

Joseph Zaffuto from South Paulding Middle School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Board member Adam Clayton. 

Romello Eugenio from Hiram High School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Superintendent Steve Barnette. 

Anivea Green from Hiram High School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Board member Adam Clayton. 

Anastasija (Ana) Jenerette from Hiram High School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Superintendent Steve Barnette. 

Avery Abel from North Paulding High School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Board member Adam Clayton. 

Dutch Pearson Chandler from North Paulding High School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Superintendent Steve Barnette. 

Clarence Kelsey from Paulding County High School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Board member Adam Clayton. 

Ethan Lucan from Paulding County High School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Superintendent Steve Barnette. 

Nick Millwood from Paulding Virtual Academy pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Board member Adam Clayton. 

Paula Washington from South Paulding High School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Superintendent Steve Barnette. 

Jonathan Parker from East Paulding High School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Superintendent Steve Barnette. 

Guadalupe Rodriguez-Mendez from Paulding Virtual Academy pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services 
Amy Penn and Board member Adam Clayton. 

Rasheed Bryant from East Paulding High School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services Amy Penn and 
Board member Adam Clayton. 

Paraprofessional of the Year Josh Hatfield from East Paulding High School pictured with Senior Executive Director of Student Services 
Amy Penn, Superintendent Steve Barnette and Board member Adam Clayton.