Gwinnett County Public Schools Spring 2013
Celebrate!
CLASS of 2013
“Do not follow where
the path may lead.
Go, instead, where there is
no path and leave a trail.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
This publication captures a snapshot of the Class of 2013, with photos, facts, and just a few
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 71 pages! Congratulations to all of the members of the Class of 2013.
We are so very proud of you!
Table of Contents
A Salute to Our Seniors
1
Scholarships and Recognitions
8
Celebrating the Class of 2013
2
Graduation Schedule
Valedictorians and Salutatorians
5
Gwinnett Student Leadership Team13
STAR Students
7
12
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A Salute to Our Seniors
They’ve spent roughly 2,340 days in the classroom— give or take a few days for chicken pox and class trips, competitions and college
visits. They’ve worked hard, learned much, and dreamed more as they prepared for what comes next. For more than 10,500 Gwinnett
students, that next step— high school graduation— is almost here, and they’re ready… ready for college, career, and citizenship.
Most graduation ceremonies for our 21 diploma-granting high schools will be held in high school stadiums or the Gwinnett
Center. Whether they are among the first to walk across the stage on May 20 with Phoenix High graduates, one of the last, tossing
their caps in the air on May 25 with other Archer seniors, or somewhere in between, our graduates certainly can be proud of their
accomplishments, as individuals and as a record-breaking class.
A high percentage of seniors— 84%— are headed to universities, colleges, and postsecondary schools in Georgia and around
the country next fall, with one in every five college-bound graduates offered at least one scholarship. As of April 2013, more than
$137 million in academic, athletic, and military scholarships has been offered to graduates, the largest-ever scholarship tally for
GCPS by nearly a third. And that doesn’t even include HOPE Scholars, typically about a third of our seniors. The majority of
scholarships, more than $86.4 million, was earned for academic achievement (not including HOPE awards or full scholarships for
GCPS’ 12 Gates Millennium Scholars). This year’s senior student athletes earned more than $45.4 million in athletic scholarships.
Again this year, 13 graduates earned military service academy appointments, worth more than $5.2 million in scholarships.
We salute these future military leaders along with the 455 seniors who have chosen to serve their country, entering military
service after graduation. About 650 students will enter the workplace after graduation, many of them armed with credentials and
certificates earned through our technical education program and sought after by local employers.
Academically, the Class of 2013 is off the charts. A record number of seniors are Honor
Graduates— 2,318 to be exact— 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). Another record, nearly half of Gwinnett seniors took on
the challenge and rigor of college-level Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate
(IB) courses their last year in high school, taking a total of 11,823 AP or IB classes. In addition,
518 seniors were dual-enrolled, earning both high school and college credit. That’s more than
double the dual-enrollment count for 2012.
Look for more fun facts, figures, and photos
from the Class of 2013 throughout this issue.
47 Grayson seniors
earned college credit
through the dual
enrollment program.
Parents of graduating seniors take
locker decoration very seriously.
One Parkview student
has had perfect attenda
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students had perfect att
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More than
20% of Duluth
seniors are
Honor Graduates,
graduating with
a 90-plus average.
Six Berkmar
seniors were awarded
full-ride academic
QuestBridge scholarships.
Celebrating the
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of 2013 took 1,152 AP
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Class of 2013
Fun facts, figures, and photos from our
graduating seniors
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Peachtree Ridge High has had the highest number of Honor
Graduates in the county for the last four years in a row.
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North Gwinnett High’s senior
class logged 60,953.5 hours of
community service.
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Senior Week
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a 4.0 GPA. One of the twins is valedictorian.
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to graduate from this nontraditional high school.
A total of 137 Mill Creek seniors earned a service cord for
fulfilling 40 or more service hours their senior year.
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up and bounce around to celebrate
Senior Week. They gave blood, too!
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graduating class
nearly tripled
in one year.
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This senior class is the first to attend the school all four years of high school.
2013 Valedictorians and Salutatorians
Archer High School
Lydia Jones
Valedictorian
Berkmar High School
Robert Alex Butenko
Salutatorian
Lizbeth Peña
Valedictorian
Brookwood High School
Taylor Allen
Valedictorian
Central Gwinnett High School
Justin Dumrongkulraksa
Salutatorian
Jennifer Morris
Valedictorian
Collins Hill High School
Manav Dutta
Valedictorian
Giahoa Nguyen
Salutatorian
Nolan Gregory Graham
Salutatorian
Ami Patel
Salutatorian
Dacula High School
Andrew Udell
Valedictorian
Duluth High School
John Kaffezakis
Valedictorian
Eden Hailemichael
Salutatorian
Natalie Larkins
Salutatorian
Grayson High School
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Julie Spangler
Valedictorian
Danielle McKeiver
Salutatorian
2013 Valedictorians and Salutatorians
Gwinnett School of Mathematics,
Science, and Technology
Gwinnett Online Campus
Hannah Middlebrooks
Valedictorian
Allie Cummins
Salutatorian
Morrison Robert Nolan
Valedictorian
Lanier High School
Rachel Konovalova
Valedictorian
Meadowcreek High School
Jinhyuk Ahn
Salutatorian
Yonnatan Manmektew
Valedictorian
Yong Rak Lee
Salutatorian
Norcross High School
Allison Fisher
Valedictorian
Robert Hensey
Salutatorian
My Duyen Vo
Salutatorian
Mountain View High School
Mill Creek High School
Jeremy Britt Hatcher
Valedictorian
Heather Huynh
Salutatorian
Edward Alexander
Herring II
Valedictorian
Marissa Balkcom
Salutatorian
John Koh
Valedictorian
Alexander Cook
Salutatorian
North Gwinnett High School
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2013 Valedictorians and Salutatorians
Parkview High School
Julian Menzel
Valedictorian
Peachtree Ridge High School
Larry He
Salutatorian
Katherine Li
Valedictorian
Shiloh High School
Tilak Patel
Valedictorian
Matt Lynch
Salutatorian
South Gwinnett High School
Changjun Park
Valedictorian
Hermoon
Alemayehu Worku
Salutatorian
Mariah Bartelmez
Salutatorian
2013 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 Parkview High STAR students tied for designation as Gwinnett County’s 2013 STAR Student for
having the highest SAT scores among the districtwide Class of 2013. As part of the recognition, each STAR student selects a teacher
as an educator who had a strong influence on his or her academic career. The state STAR program is sponsored by the Professional
Association of Georgia Educators, the PAGE Foundation, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the Georgia Department of Education,
high school superintendents and principals, and more than 165 business and civic groups.
Itoro Atakpa, Archer High
Britt Hatcher, Mill Creek High
Eden Hailemichael, Berkmar High
Rebecca Wilson, Mountain View High
Eric Yao, Brookwood High
Allison Fisher, Norcross High
Caskey Dyer, Central Gwinnett High
Alec Cook, North Gwinnett High
Manav Dutta, Collins Hill High
Julian Menzel, Parkview High
Steven Jeanfreau, Dacula High
Steven Emanuel, Peachtree Ridge High
Jonathan Li, Duluth High
John Power, Phoenix High
Hannah Lawless, Grayson High
Hermoon Worku, Shiloh High
Megan Metcalf, Gwinnett Online Campus
Kendall Murray, South Gwinnett High
Morrison Nolan, G
winnett School of Mathematics,
Science, and Technology
Changjun “CJ” Park, South Gwinnett High
Ming Chen, Lanier High
Shahed Meah, Meadowcreek High
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National Scholarship Winners
2013 Gates Millennium Scholars
The Gates Millennium scholarship covers college tuition for
each recipient’s entire college career, and is funded by a grant
from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Honorees were
selected based on a review of their academic record, community involvement, demonstrated leadership, and their families’
need for financial assistance. The program recognizes highachieving African American, American Indian/Alaska Native,
Asian/Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students. Only 1,000 students from across the country are selected
for this honor each year.
2013 QuestBridge Scholars
QuestBridge is a non-profit organization that links highachieving, low-income students to some of the nation’s most
selective colleges. The organization partners with colleges to
offer generous financial aid packages that cover 100%
of demonstrated financial need.
Berkmar High
Adila Abdulwahid— The University of Chicago
Central Gwinnett High
Earl Hughes— Hampton University
Oscar Chavarria­— Bowdoin College
Anthony Downer­— The University of Chicago
Meadowcreek High
Yonnatan Manmektew— Georgetown University
Anayelly Medina— Emory University
Allyson Pel­— Davidson College
Mill Creek High
Yong Lee— Harvard University
Lizbeth Peña— Columbia University
Mountain View High
Victor Mata— The University of Georgia
Central Gwinnett High
Naomi McAllister— Rice University
Hannah-Dulya Menelas— Cornell University
Grayson High
Bayian Yahya— Stanford University
Adrianne Osorio— The University of Georgia
Nyles Pollonais— Georgia Southern University
Yonas Takele— Yale University
Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology
Suanubarilee Bakor— Emory University
North Gwinnett High
John Koh— Princeton University
Devonne Harris— Rice University
Stephanie Diaz— The University of Chicago
Ha Truong— The University of Georgia
Wendy Yang— Yale University
Norcross High
Alejandra Mejia— Williams College
Shiloh High
Desiree Aighobahi— Cornell University
Peachtree Ridge High
Zina Ibrahim— Grinnell College
Several of the Gates
Millennium Scholars
attended a reception
earlier this month.
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National Scholarship Winners
Both the 2013 National Merit competition and the competition for National Achievement Scholars began with results of
the 2011 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Competition Qualifying Tests, taken in the junior year. 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.
2013 National Merit Semifinalists
2013 National Achievement Semifinalists
Asterisks designate scholarship winners reported for corporateand NMSC-funded scholarships. Additional scholarships
will be awarded by colleges later this month and in July to
students in this list.
Berkmar High
Mill Creek High
The National Achievement Scholarship Program provides scholarships to academically promising Black American students. Asterisks designate scholarship winners.
Adila Abdulwahid
Jeremy B. Hatcher*
Brookwood High
Yong R. Lee
Archer High
Itoro Atakpa*
Alexis L. Brooks*
Paige J. Orangio
Berkmar High
Adila Abdulwahid*
Melanie R. Chandler
Mountain View High
Anthony L. Downer
Rebecca E. Wilson
Eden Hailemichael*
Ryan S. Nelson*
Aaron C. Ragans
Raymond G. Richardson
Jenny M. Truong
Yili Eric Yao
Collins Hill High
Manav Dutta
Eun J. Lee
Angela Mo*
Giahoa T. Nguyen
Jennifer P. Shaffer
Emma C. Reidy
Mill Creek High
Brittni L. Watkins
Geoffrey M. Sangston
Naana D. Obeng-Marnu*
Jamani Smith*
Mountain View High
Hannah-Dulya K. Menelas*
Maliq R. Winter
Andre C. Okosi
Ashley L. Wang
North Gwinnett High
Alexander W. Cook
Elisabeth A. Finn
Abhishek K. Goswami
David Pitt
Central Gwinnett High
Naomi R. McAllister*
John A. Kaffezakis*
Wendy Yang
Rebecca Mertulien
Parkview High
Kelly P. Croteau
Grayson High
Dkeama V. Alexis*
Larry He
Hollis G. Cuffie*
Lisa Y. Liu
Danielle T. McKeiver*
and Technology
Eunji Ahn
Jason M. Bires
Sang A. Han
Diana Hernandez
Heather K. Huynh
Troy Morrow*
Brookwood High
Ruth Melka*
Allison M. Fisher*
Dacula High
Trinicia E. Bodden
Mathematics, Science,
Kevin Edwards*
Ashanti S. Turner
Amanda G. Wall
Gwinnett School of
Suanubarilee N. Bakor
Michelle Ramos*
Norcross High
Duluth High School
Jonathan R. Li
Gwinnett School of
Mathematics, Science,
and Technology
James M. May
Connor P. McDonald
Stanley C. Ndubuizu
Julian M. Menzel*
Alizain Merchant
Natalie R. Neuman
David J. Park
Peachtree Ridge High
Sam E. Rakowski
Nathaniel B. Adams
Ashanti S. Turner
Manisha Banga
Hanfei Wang
Alice Y. Herchek
Hammad A. Khalid
Sarah C. Kim
Katherine Li*
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Tionne N. Pete*
North Gwinnett High
Anita D. Ingram
Parkview High
Laura M. Anderson*
Sharrod K. Brathwaite
Shiloh High
Hermoon A. Worku*
GCPS Scholarship Winners
Other 2013 Scholarships awarded through the GCPS Foundation Fund, Inc.
Annually, the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund, Inc., facilitates a
number of scholarships that are awarded to graduating seniors thanks to the generosity of local businesses and organizations and contributions from generous staff and
community members. (Thanks, also, to the many other community organizations and
businesses that support our students with awards and scholarships!)
Gwinnett County Public Schools
FOUNDATION
2013 J. Alvin Wilbanks Scholarship ($2,500)
2013 Dr. Barbara Reed Science Scholarship ($500)
Sponsored by Peach State Credit Union and GCPS Foundation Fund— This fund was established in 2007 in honor of more
than four decades of service to public education by CEO/Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks, and in recognition of his leadership
in guiding the district to state and national prominence as superintendent since 1996. The fund provides a one-time scholarship to two GCPS seniors pursuing a career in education.
Sponsored by GCPS Foundation Fund— This one-time award is
named in honor of Dr. Barbara Reed, a longtime Gwinnett educator who also served as the district’s director of science. Special consideration is given to applicants interested in science education.
Natalia Mejia of Collins Hill High
Sponsored by GCPS Foundation Fund— The King Memorial
Mathematics Scholarship was established in 2013 in honor of
mathematics instructor and former GCPS mathematics coordinator Dr. William King. It is a one-time award of $500 to a graduating GCPS senior with financial need, who has an interest in
mathematics and a desire to pursue a mathematics-related field.
Christina Valentini of Norcross High
2013 Louise Radloff Scholarship ($2,500)
Sponsored by Peach State Credit Union and
GCPS Foundation Fund— The purpose of the Louise Radloff
Scholarship Program is to provide a one-time scholarship for
two Gwinnett County high school seniors who have overcome
a significant personal challenge in order to graduate. This fund
was established in 2004 in honor of four decades of service by
Gwinnett County Board of Education member Louise Radloff.
Araybia Jenkins of Central Gwinnett High
Justiyce Yvonne Walker of Shiloh High
2013 Alton C. Crews Teaching Scholarship ($2,500)
Sponsored by GCPS Foundation Fund— Since 2002, donations made to the Alton C. Crews Teaching Scholarship Fund
in memory of Dr. Crews, superintendent of Gwinnett County
Public Schools from 1977 to 1989, have funded this one-time
scholarship, awarded this year to two GCPS seniors pursuing a
career in education.
Danielle McKeiver of Grayson High
Emma Reidy of Norcross High
Sponsored by GCPS Foundation Fund— Established in 2013,
this scholarship is awarded to one or more GCPS graduating
seniors who plan to enroll in a college course of study in science,
technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Steven Jeanfreau of Dacula High
Abraham Quintero of Duluth High
Rebecca Wilson of Mountain View High
2013 King Memorial Mathematics Scholarship ($500)
Brett Self of Archer High
2013 Jim Maran Scholarship for STEM Studies ($2,500)
Sponsored by GCPS Foundation Fund and Jim Maran Family— Established in 2013 and named in honor of the longtime
Gwinnett Chamber president, the Jim Maran Scholarship for
STEM Studies is awarded to one GCPS graduating senior who
plans to enroll in a college course of study in science, technology,
engineering, or mathematics.
Allison Fisher of Norcross High
2013 Robbie Susan Moore Scholarship ($1,000)
Sponsored by United Ebony Society of Gwinnett— Founded
in 2011 by the United Ebony Society in honor of community activist Robbie Susan Moore, this one-time scholarship recognizes
deserving minority students who have exemplified a dedication
to community service and to the pursuit of higher education.
Jennifer Ashman of Grayson High
2013 GCPS Foundation STEM Scholarship ($1,000)
Jacqueline Harris of Shiloh High
Ellen Marie McCuiston of Brookwood High
Katie Fitzgerald of Mountain View High
2013 Award for Excellence in Academics Scholarship ($300)
Sponsored by Drs. Meena and J. J. Shah— This one-time
scholarship is awarded to GCPS’ 20 valedictorians. The Shah
family, founders of Gwinnett Clinic, have awarded the scholarship to Gwinnett valedictorians since 2006.
Donors make a difference!
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. Gifts
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may be directed to dedicated scholarship funds, districtwide needs, or to a specific
cluster or initiative. Please make your gift online today!
Other Special Honors
2013 Service Academy Appointments
2013 Georgia Scholars
The U.S. Service Academies are four-year postsecondary
institutions that combine educational excellence with military
officer training. Students accepted to the academies receive a
free four-year education in return for a commitment to serve
in the active-duty military after graduation. In order to be
admitted, students must receive a congressional nomination
from either their U.S. Representative or Senator and must
meet the highly competitive educational and extracurricular
standards that are set by the individual academies as well as
standards for physical aptitude and medical fitness.
The Georgia Scholar Program is a recognition program by the
Georgia Department of Education honoring high school seniors
who have achieved excellence in school and community life.
Berkmar High
Lizbeth Peña
Central Gwinnett High
Keith Jackson
Collins Hill High
Archer High
Ernest J. Alexander— U.S. Naval Academy
Jacob Inderrieden Zachary J. Wachholz— U.S. Air Force Academy
Grayson High
Dkeama Alexis
Ashley L. Watson— U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Laurel Davis
Collins Hill High
Christopher W. Clark— U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Hannah Lawless
Danielle McKeiver
Jin Man Kim— U.S. Air Force Academy
Dina Mengesha Christopher T. Palmer— U.S. Naval Academy
Mountain View High
Victoria A. Mock— U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Gwinnett School of
Mathematics, Science,
and Technology
Kevin Edwards
Mill Creek High
Kylie Balotin
Lauren Beard
Yong Lee
Norcross High
Allison Fisher
Parkview High
Szuning Chiao
Bonnie Peng
Andrew Stolorena
William W. Tuider— U.S. Naval Academy
North Gwinnett High
Yeowon Cho— U.S. Naval Academy
Parkview High
Alexandra Jane M. Osborn— U.S. Air Force Academy
Shaquille R. Vereen— U.S. Air Force Academy
2013 GCPS Technical Education
Student of the Year
Kyle X. Williams— U.S. Air Force Academy
Peachtree Ridge High
Nailah N. Underwood— U.S. Military Academy at West Point
District winners were selected from among local school Technical Education Students of the Year for outstanding work in the
classroom and leadership in technical education student organizations. Scholarships are funded by the Gwinnett Tech Foundation, Atlanta Electrical Workers, and Gwinnett Department of
Labor Employer Committee.
Cadets graduating from the U.S. Air Force
Academy stand during administration of
the Oath of Office.
Winner: Brittney Reese, Berkmar High, $1,000 scholarship
1st runner-up: Kuttler Smith, Brookwood High, $500 scholarship
2nd runner-up: Franklin Gomez, Meadowcreek High, $250 scholarship
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Athletic Recognition
2013 Outstanding Senior Athletes
The Outstanding Senior Athlete Award is presented to a male and female student at each high school who has shown excellence in
athletics, academics, and leadership roles in the 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
Brett Self
Marissa Jordan
Mountain View
Ty McRae
Kaitlin Long
Berkmar
Bradley Holmes
De’Ondra Fletcher
Norcross
Joseph Wilber
Javonne Stanfield
Brookwood
Colin Cotter
Taylor Allen
North Gwinnett
Jalen Brooks
Kristina Stinson
Central Gwinnett Eman Westmoreland Lexus Travis
Parkview
Rob Youngblood
Riley Weyher
Collins Hill
Mitchell Blanchard
Payton Wilson
Peachtree Ridge
Josh Brickell
Sam Pierannunzi
Dacula
Brandon Goodson
Katie McMillian
Shiloh
Kyle Lewis
Jacqueline Harris
Duluth
Myles Campbell
Alexandra Cole
South Gwinnett
Mason Hart
Kaleigh Gross
Grayson
Austin Meadows
Taylor Denton
Lanier
Taylor Grant
Andrea Araya
Meadowcreek
Elias Castro
Courtney Fields
Mill Creek
Andrew Klemm
Tori Windom
Gwinnett HEAT*
Trintney Whitsel
Keitra Douglas
*Gwinnett HEAT is Gwinnett County’s Adapted Sports Program,
which fields teams in several sports. All participants must compete in a wheelchair.
2013 GCPS Graduation Schedule
School
Day
Date
Time
Location
Archer High
Saturday
May 25
7 p.m.
Gwinnett Center Arena
Berkmar High
Saturday
May 25
9 a.m.
Gwinnett Center Arena
Brookwood High
Wednesday
May 22
8 p.m.
Brookwood Community Stadium
Central Gwinnett High
Wednesday
May 22
7 p.m.
Central Gwinnett High Stadium
Collins Hill High
Friday
May 24
8 a.m.
Gwinnett Center Arena
Dacula High
Thursday
May 23
8 p.m.
Gwinnett Center Arena
Duluth High
Thursday
May 23
4 p.m.
Gwinnett Center Arena
Grayson High
Wednesday
May 22
8 p.m.
Gwinnett Center Arena
Gwinnett Online Campus
Wednesday
May 22
7 p.m.
550 Trackside
Gwinnett School of Mathematics,
Science, and Technology
Wednesday
May 22
3 p.m.
Gwinnett Center Grand Ballroom
Lanier High
Saturday
May 25
Noon
Gwinnett Center Arena
Meadowcreek High
Friday
May 24
Noon
Gwinnett Center Arena
Mill Creek High
Thursday
May 23
8 p.m.
Mill Creek High, Markham Field
Mountain View High
Friday
May 24
4 p.m.
Gwinnett Center Arena
Norcross High
Friday
May 24
8 p.m.
Gwinnett Center Arena
North Gwinnett High
Saturday
May 25
3 p.m.
Gwinnett Center Arena
Parkview High
Wednesday
May 22
8 p.m.
Parkview Community Stadium
Peachtree Ridge High
Thursday
May 23
8 a.m.
Gwinnett Center Arena
Phoenix High
Monday
May 20
7 p.m.
Gwinnett Performing Arts Center
Shiloh High
Wednesday
May 22
4 p.m.
Gwinnett Center Arena
South Gwinnett High
Thursday
May 23
Noon
Gwinnett Center Arena
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Gwinnett Student Leadership Team
2013 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
Alex Butenko
Dacula High
Mary Katherine Elder
Meadowcreek High
Linda Diaz
Parkview High
Laura Marie Anderson
Stephanie Delgadillo
Steven Jeanfreau
Phiet Do
Marcus G. Mosley
Chase Jones
Jessica Leigh Rey
Collins Udekigbo
Alexandra Osborn
Berkmar High
Anthony Lovell Downer, II
Duluth High
Elena N. Espinosa
Mill Creek High
Tyler Emory
Peachtree Ridge High
Samantha Belaustegui
Kristy Nguyen
Nolan Gregory Graham
Christian Washington
Jonathan Broniec
Emerson Joaquín Salmerón
Rubio
Tinashe Kanonuhwa
Brookwood High
Charles SukJu Chang, Jr.
Gregory Cooke
Regan Jolley
Central Gwinnett High
Keith Jackson
Kelly Najar
Tyler Nguyen
Collins Hill High
Johnny Lee Burnette, III
Mountain View High
Burton Law
Grayson High
Hollis Cuffie
Andres Gil
Sydnie Hixson
Kaitlin Long
Shiloh High
Joshua C. Lewis
Victoria Mock
JaParis Key
Norcross High
Christina Valentini
Gwinnett School of
Mathematics, Science,
and Technology
Aziz Anderson
Brian Barr
Megan Corriveau
Lanier High
Andrea Fabiola Araya
Elizondo
Lauren Jefferson
Sidenstin Cham
South Gwinnett High
LaShan Coburn
Chris Willis
Ericka Jones-Craven
Emma Siegfried
Parita Sutaria
Christian Thai
GSLT … by the Numbers
56…
Number of graduating GSLT seniors
from GCPS
13,074… Number of volunteer service hours by
the GSLT Class of 2013 during their
junior and senior years
420…
Number of leadership development
sessions designed and led by GSLT
students and administrators during
2012–13
“Leadership isn’t a competition of
knowing the most about the game
or withholding ‘plays’ from your
peers; it is about ensuring that
everyone has an equal opportunity
to access the knowledge which you
have been honored to receive.”
45,871… Number of students who attended
~GSLT senior
leadership development sessions in
Gwinnett County in 2012–13
15… Number of GSLT events each year
13
Adan Velasquez
Joseph Wilber
North Gwinnett High
Parker Berman
Urvashi Betarbet
Aliya Nurani
Krystal Wilson Congratulations to the
Class of 2013!
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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2013 Gwinnett County Board of Education
Carole Boyce, Chairman– District I • Daniel Seckinger, Vice Chairman– District II
Dr. Robert McClure– District IV • Dr. Mary Kay Murphy– District III • Louise Radloff– District V
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