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HCTC Student’s and Staff’s Last Day in Atlanta at SkillsUSA [PHOTOS]
Thanks to Meghan Stubbs for sending us daily updates so we knew what the Hancock County Technical Center's (HCTC) Students and Staff were doing while in Atlanta at SkillsUSA! Here is the last update from Atlanta!. It’s our last day and night in ATL! HCTC started the day enjoying Zoo...
FIT students shine at SkillsUSA National Conference
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The results are in from the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, and students from the Fayette Institute of Technology (FIT) have achieved widespread success. According to FIT, Abram Whitt and Evan Ellison of FIT Media finished 11th in the nation for Audio/Radio Production. In the Technical Drafting […]
GHSA warns Georgia high school athletes could risk eligibility by signing NIL deals
The Georgia High School Association warned schools this week that athletes signing up for a certain name, image and likeness (NIL) company are risking their eligibility if boosters pay them for their online news and content. It’s likely that hundreds of Georgia athletes have registered with NIL Club, which has...
DeKalb students selected for Bank of America internship
Bank of America (BofA) recently announced five Atlanta area high school students, including DeKalb students Ellis Shroeder and Matthew Phillips, were selected as student lea. ders who will have the opportunity to participate in an eight-week paid summer internship connecting students to employment, skill development, and service. According to a...
Spelman alum and Camp HBCYouth’s Reagan Fresnel is exposing kids to HBCUs early
Reagan Fresnel, a Spelman University alumna, founded Camp HBCYouth, a summer day camp designed to educate minority youth based on the principles and values of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Recognizing the importance of early exposure to HBCUs, Fresnel created a program that combines education with fun. On June 28, Camp HBCYouth held their field day at Morehouse College, with the A.J. Terrell Foundation and Amazon Access partnering in support of the event.
Cobb Schools Sets Public Hearings on Property Tax Increases
Cobb County Schools will hold three public hearings on its proposed property tax rate next month. The school board tentatively adopted an 18.7 millage rate when it passed its 2024-25 school year budget in May. The proposed millage rate is the same as it was last year and, according to Superintendent Chris Ragsdale, one of the lowest in the metro area. But because of a rise in property values, property...
Cobb County Students Graduate from Georgia Connections Academy
Over 600 students received their high school diplomas from Georgia Connections Academy during an in-person event at Gas South Arena in Duluth. Some of the Cobb County graduates were: Natalia Anderson and Alyssa Smallwood, both of Acworth; Sadie Mansfield of Atlanta; Simon Jones of Austell; Terriah Stainback of Douglasville; Conner Diller, Devin Diller, TraDavian Gathers and Morgana Manley, all of Kennesaw; Amy Cano and Jonas Holder, both of Mableton; Zachary Balevre, Madeline Cabelka, Nathalie Garcia, Isis Garrison, Naomi Jordan, Charles Lacy, Garrett Laws, Theodore Sye...
Whole New Ballgame: GHSA Reclassifications Affect North Atlanta Teams
Forget revenge, or the sweet taste of domination year after year. North Atlanta won’t see most of its familiar rivals next year following a recent pivotal decision made by the Georgia High School Association. The GHSA is the organization that manages athletics and activities for all public and private high schools across the state. Citing excessive administrative burdens, the association got rid of its highest athletic classification – 7A, the classification that included the state’s biggest high schools.
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It’s that time again. The 2024-2025 school year is coming up fast, and so is our annual Back to School Issue. If you’d like to get published in PRINT (!!!), we are looking for interesting stories from Atlanta teens. VOXers and new contributors are all welcome to pitch.
GHSA, high school associations warning that involvement in new NIL Club could lead to ineligibility
The Club has a growing college athlete business, but has opened the door to high schoolers. Students may post content on an online portal, the GHSA explained in a two-page memo to schools earlier this week, which is made available to “supporters” or pay to view the content.
Grant aims to make HBCUs more competitive in research ecosystem
For Fiscal Year 2022, a federal report found that when it came to how much money universities nationwide spent on research, Morehouse School of Medicine ranked 227th, Clark Atlanta University ranked 364th, Morehouse College ranked 417th, and Spelman ranked 517th. Howard University appeared to spend the most on research among all HBCUs, ranking 186th.
Esthetician Program Begins this Fall at Chattahoochee Tech
With the launch of an esthetician program this fall at Chattahoochee Tech, students will have the opportunity to pursue a career in the beauty industry. Estheticians are licensed skin care professionals who help people look and feel their best. They provide facial treatments to improve the health and appearance of the skin, along with services that include makeup techniques, hair removal and spa therapies. The college’s Mountain View Campus in...
Apple helps 50 students pursue creative careers in music
Dozens of students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) participated in a two-week creative arts program funded by Apple’s Racial Equality and Justice Initiative, the iPhone giant said Thursday. Apple’s Propel Center and Apple Music’s Nashville office worked with two universities on the program. It aims to help...
Jaylin Battle of Carver Middle Track and Field wins 1st Place at State
How Jaylin achieved his success after only two seasons in the sport. Carver Coach Sally Conigilio and State Champion Jaylin Battle. Contributed photo. “When I saw Jaylin Battle run for the very first time at the after school program at Carver Middle, I knew beyond the shadow of a doubt that I was watching a champion.” Pastor Thomas Pinkerton’s statement ended up being spot on!
Predita Howard on Counseling Services at Middle Georgia State University
Executive Director of Counseling & Accessibility Services at Middle Georgia State University Predita Howard talks about the counseling services offered to all MGA students and the importance of mental health. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your company, please contact us.
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