The Paulding County Board of Education recognized outstanding PCSD students at the April 12, 2022 school board meeting.
Color Guard
The East Paulding High School Air Force JROTC Color Guard presented the colors to open the board meeting. From left, Airman 1st Class Andrew Titus, Tech Sgt. Alex Baklini, Airman 1st Class Stephanie Grant, and Airman Makayla Pope.
STAR Students / Teachers
Each year, the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce coordinates the STAR Student/Teacher recognition for the Paulding County School District. The STAR program was developed by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) to recognize the high school senior at each school who scores the highest on the SAT for any single test date. The STAR students are then asked to choose a teacher who inspired them to their success.
Emi Pergrem, Paulding County High School - District-wide STAR Student Winner
Emi Pergrem, a senior at Paulding County High School, was the district-wide STAR Student winner. She was joined by her STAR Teacher, Tammy Shiflett.
Back row, Board of Education: Superintendent Jeff Fuller, Debbie Collett, John Dean, Nick Chester, Adam Clayton, Superintendent Steve Barnette, Theresa Lyons, and Dan Nolan.
Evan Weaver, East Paulding High School
Evan Weaver, a senior at East Paulding County High School, was joined by his STAR Teacher, Dr. Tommy Jolly.
Back row, Board of Education: Superintendent Jeff Fuller, Debbie Collett, John Dean, Nick Chester, Adam Clayton, Superintendent Steve Barnette, Theresa Lyons, and Dan Nolan.
Olubande Taiwo, Hiram High School
Olubande Taiwo, a senior at Hiram High School, was joined by her STAR Teacher, Mitchell Roberts.
Back row, Board of Education: Superintendent Jeff Fuller, Debbie Collett, John Dean, Nick Chester, Adam Clayton, Superintendent Steve Barnette, Theresa Lyons, and Dan Nolan.
Carter Jones, North Paulding High School
Carter Jones, a senior at North Paulding High School, was joined by his STAR Teacher, James Moore.
Back row, Board of Education: Superintendent Jeff Fuller, Debbie Collett, John Dean, Nick Chester, Adam Clayton, Superintendent Steve Barnette, Theresa Lyons, and Dan Nolan.
Mia Akins, South Paulding High School
Amelia Sophia Akins, a senior at South Paulding High School, was joined by her STAR Teacher, Wynne Shoemaker.
Back row, Board of Education: Superintendent Jeff Fuller, Debbie Collett, John Dean, Nick Chester, Adam Clayton, Superintendent Steve Barnette, Theresa Lyons, and Dan Nolan.
Players of the Year (Winter Sports)
Sebastian Tido - East Paulding High School - Boys Basketball
Sebastian Tidor, a senior at East Paulding High School, was named Player of the Year for boys basketball.
Back row, Board of Education: Superintendent Jeff Fuller, Debbie Collett, John Dean, Nick Chester, Adam Clayton, Superintendent Steve Barnette, Theresa Lyons, and Dan Nolan.
Erial Owens - Hiram High School - Girls Basketball
Erial Owens, a senior at Hiram High School, was named Player of the Year for girls basketball.
Back row, Board of Education: Superintendent Jeff Fuller, Debbie Collett, John Dean, Nick Chester, Adam Clayton, Superintendent Steve Barnette, Theresa Lyons, and Dan Nolan.
AJ Buzzelli - North Paulding High School - Boys Swimming
AJ Buzzelli, a senior at North Paulding High School, was named Player of the Year for boys swimming.
Back row, Board of Education: Superintendent Jeff Fuller, Debbie Collett, John Dean, Nick Chester, Adam Clayton, Superintendent Steve Barnette, Theresa Lyons, and Dan Nolan.
Molly Ames - Hiram High School - Girls Swimming
Molly Ames, a junior at Hiram High School, was named Player of the Year for girls swimming.
Back row, Board of Education: Superintendent Jeff Fuller, Debbie Collett, John Dean, Nick Chester, Adam Clayton, Superintendent Steve Barnette, Theresa Lyons, and Dan Nolan.
Madden Sanker - South Paulding High School - Boys Wrestling
Madden Sanker, a junior at South Paulding High School, was named Player of the Year for boys wrestling.
Back row, Board of Education: Superintendent Jeff Fuller, Debbie Collett, John Dean, Nick Chester, Adam Clayton, Superintendent Steve Barnette, Theresa Lyons, and Dan Nolan.
Chezney Brady - Paulding County High School - Girls Wrestling
Chezney Brady, a junior at Paulding County High School, was named Player of the Year for girls wrestling
Back row, Board of Education: Superintendent Jeff Fuller, Debbie Collett, John Dean, Nick Chester, Adam Clayton, Superintendent Steve Barnette, Theresa Lyons, and Dan Nolan.
High School Theatre Arts
Shuler Hensley Awards and All-State Theatre
Several performing arts students were recognized for outstanding achievements in theatre.
Shuler Hensley Award Winners: Front row from left: Mehari Benson, senior at Hiram High School; Angelique Pierre, junior at Hiram High School; and Shyla Rosario, senior at Hiram High School.
All-State Theatre: Front Row, far right: Ally Medley, senior at South Paulding High School.
Back row, Board of Education: Superintendent Jeff Fuller, Debbie Collett, John Dean, Nick Chester, Adam Clayton, Superintendent Steve Barnette, Theresa Lyons, and Dan Nolan.
