May 28, 2023
The Golden Triangle Early College High School held an Awards Day May 19 for students in 9th, 10th and 11th grades in the Lyceum Auditorium on East Mississippi Community College’s Golden Triangle campus. Students were recognized for academic excellence and other achievements throughout the year.
“Awards Day is one of our favorite days of the year,” GTECHS Principal Jill Savely said. “Not only do we have the opportunity to celebrate with students and their families, students are excited to celebrate each other.”
Here is a list of the students and what they were recognized for:
Fourth Term Art /Writing Awards: Kamilia Pittman, first place; Abigail McWilliams, second place; Logic Manning and Ashlynn Hammock, third place tie
Math Awards: Latravious Gaston, Algebra 1; Aniya Forest, Geometry; Samuell Hollis, Algebra II
English/LLS Awards: Kamilia Pittman, 9th grade and Career Exploration; Takayla Tallie, 10th grade; Erika Dowds, Creative Writing
Science Awards: Kamilia Pittman, Biology; Samuel Hollis, Chemistry; Kyla Stewart, Physical Science
History Awards: Aniya Forest, Economics and Government; Takayla Tallie, U.S. History
SCHOOL SUPERLATIVES
Freshmen Favorites: Charianna Gray and Logic Manning
Sophomore Favorites: Tyler Harris and Samuel Hollis
Junior Favorites: Sydnee Johnson and Averianna Young
Most Growth: Gabby Wyatt
Most Creative: Karmen Bush
Most Reserved: Kennedy Hairston
WorkKeys: Ja’Mia Lane, Zyiah Lane, Caitlyn McClure, Thalia Morgan, Tarijii Short, Ke’asia Townsend, Laziya Weston, Gracie Barnette, Taylor Billups, Karmen Bush, Kadi Eldridge, Kennedy Hairston, Ashlyn Hammock, Kanya Hoskins, Tyleria Pulphus, Alaila Randle, Samuel Hollis, McKenzie Smith, Takayla Tallie
Four County Leadership: Ti’Niya Townsend
National Honor Society: Erika Dowds, Sydnee Johnson, Takeyla Lewis, Kamya Parks, Kyla Stewart
Mu Alpha Theta: Erika Dowds, Tyasia Harris, Takeyla Lewis, Kamya Parks, Hannah Smith, Kyla Stewart, Taylor Billups, Samuel Hollis, Kanya Hoskins, Thalia Morgan, Tyleria Pulphus, Takayla Tallie
Beta Club: Taylor Billups, Samuel Hollis, Thalia Morgan, Tyleria Pulphus, Takayla Tallie, Diamond Calvert, Erika Dowds, Sydnee Johnson, Takeyla Lewis, Kamya Parks, Hannah Smith, Kyla Stewart
"Being a first-generation student at EMCC is not a limitation, it's an opportunity to rewrite my family's story. Every class I attend, every assignment I complete, is a step towards a brighter future. I am a pioneer, and my determination will light the way for those who follow."
“I chose EMCC because it gave me the best opportunities coming out of high school. I got plenty of scholarships because the school offered so many. I would not have been able to do half of the things that I have done if i didn’t come here. First generation students are already at a disadvantage. If you are able to you should get an education to break the generational curse and create generational wealth for your family. Education is the most powerful tool.”
“As a first gen student, I feel that it is important to obtain a college education because it gives me the opportunity to break barriers for the next generation of my family. I choose EMCC because of the opportunity to get a great education and to make a difference on campus, in the community, and in my family.”
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