MHS Class of 2021 Senior Newsletter
News You Can Use (January 2021 edition)
WELCOME BACK CLASS OF 2021 SCHOLARS!
WELCOME BACK TO THE START OF ANOTHER YEAR AND SEMESTER! If you passed all your classes first semester, CONGRATULATIONS! You have moved a step closer to walking across the stage in May and earning your diploma. If you failed classes, now is the time to get it right, so you can celebrate graduation with your family and friends. Take advantage of all opportunities to be successful, including credit recovery, tutoring, etc. You are so close to the victory, so don't give up now!! Keep pushing!!
SENIOR STATUS LETTERS
McDonough High School Spring Graduation Ceremony Information
LATIN HONOR GRADUATES
Graduates will have the opportunity to earn the following Latin Honors based on their final grade point average (GPA):
Cum Laude: 3.63-3.79
Magna Cum Laude: 3.80-3.99
Summa Cum Laude: 4.0 or higher
Therefore, your senior final grades will count in the calculation of Latin Honors and Valedictorian/Salutatorian recognition. Make sure you continue to work hard to maintain your strong academic record!! We want to see you receive some of these highest honors!
HERFF JONES (GRADUATION FEES)
Herff Jones will visit McDonough High School on Wednesday, February 10 from 12-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. to take orders and answer questions regarding ordering cap and gown or other graduation supplies.
You can find additional information about Herff Jones at https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/school/GA/McDonough%20High%20School/10104345111/0627/home. You can also reach Herff Jones at (770) 921-9022.
It is also very important that Herff Jones has a record of your intent to graduate this year so they can ensure all materials are available to order. In order to do this, YOU MUST COMPLETE the digital information card using the link below. This is not the link to order, but this will ensure a cap and gown is available once you are ready to order. If you have any questions, please e-mail Coach Harris at joel.harris2@henry.k12.ga.us.
Digital Info card link: https://hj-contact-card.herokuapp.com
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SENIOR WEBPAGE
SENIOR SHOUT-OUTS
Congratulations to the following seniors for being accepted to a college/university, enlistment in the military, and/or scholarship awards:
JaNiah Alexander has been accepted to Alabama A&M! She has also signed a letter of intent to play basketball!
Mya Anderson has been accepted to Valdosta State University!
Naija Arnold has been accepted to Savannah State University and Albany State University!
Favor Aruna has been accepted to Augusta State University!
Alimata Bah has been accepted to Valdosta State University, Mercer University, Albany State University, and Wingate University!
Adrienne Brown has been accepted to Saint Leo University!
Kevin Burns has been accepted to Georgia State University and the University of West Georgia!
Brielle Byrd has been accepted to Albany State University, Fort Valley State University, Savannah State University, and Valdosta State University!
Jazmin Caruthers has been accepted to Albany State University!
Jonathan Coles-Kidd has been accepted to Universal Technical Institute!
Demi Craft has been accepted to Benedict College and Tennessee State University!
Dawiska Dauphin has been accepted to California University of Pennsylvania and Keiser University-Ft. Lauderdale!
J'Naiya Durham has been accepted to Valdosta State University!
Lazariah Edwards has been accepted to Middle Georgia State University
Kyla Elkins has been accepted to Georgia Gwinnett College!
Macaiah Evans has been accepted to Valdosta State University, Fort Valley State University and Albany State University!
Bentley Fagan has been accepted to Howard University, Bradley University ($64,000 over four years), Young Harris College ($84,000 over 4 years), Samford University, Valdosta State University, Alabama State University, University of Dallas ($96,000), Fort Valley State University, Kennesaw State University, Coe College ($168,800 over four years), Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus ($40,000 over four years), Jacksonville State University $32,000 over 4 years), Georgia Southern University, Abilene Christian University ($64,000 over four years), Georgia State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Mississippi State University, Iowa State University, Albany State University, Columbus State University, Florida Southern College ($74,000 over 4 years), Edwards Waters College, Gardner-Webb University, Johnson and Wales University ($82,000 over 4 years), Lynn University ($72,000 over four years), Wingate University ($142,000 over 4 years), and Mercer University ($64,000 over four years)!
Rachel Francis has been accepted to LaGrange College ($40,000 over four years), Savannah State University and Fort Valley State University!
Shaniaya Franklin has been accepted to Columbus State University, Albany State University and Valdosta State University!
Frederick Godby has been accepted to Valdosta State University!
Cyara Grayson-Allen has been accepted to Georgia State University!
Heaven Greene has been accepted to Valdosta State University!
Nakaiya Hight has been accepted to Columbus State University, Georgia Southern University, and Mercer University!
Winnie Kav has been accepted to Albany State University, Columbus State University, and Kennesaw State University!
Jayda Kerbo has been accepted to Georgia State University!
Sorah Laguerre has been accepted to Valdosta State University and Kennesaw State University!
Jaymes Marshall has been accepted to Augusta State University and Georgia Southern University!
Justin Marshall has been accepted to Middle Georgia State College!
William Mason has been accepted to the University of Georgia!
Whitney McGruder has been accepted to Albany State University, Alabama State University, Gardner-Webb University, Columbus State University, Fort Valley State University, University of West Georgia, Mississippi State University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Valdosta State University, Georgia State University, University of Louisville!
Tionne McKenzie has been accepted to Georgia Southern University and Fort Valley State University!
Cianna Morris has been accepted to Wingate University ($104,000)!
Ayodeji Ogunsanya has been accepted to Georgia State and Georgia Institute of Tech-main campus!
Aaron Okyere-Boateng has been accepted to Mercer University!
Nyja Ousley has been accepted to Valdosta State University!
Nya Pope has been accepted to Columbus State University, University of West Georgia, and Valdosta State University!
Ja'nyi Redding has been accepted to Valdosta State University, University of West Georgia, Albany State University, and Savannah State University!
Yessenia Rivera has been accepted to Valdosta State University!
Zimarr Sparks has been accepted to Albany State University and Thomas More College!
Braelyn Spencer has been accepted to Albany State University!
Sarah Volcy has been accepted to Valdosta State University!
Sky Watters has been accepted to Albany State University, Georgia Southern University, Middle Georgia State University, and Valdosta State University!
Aalinah Wilson has been accepted to Valdosta State University!
Desiree Young has been accepted to Valdosta State University!
Have you been accepted to a college/university, enlisted in the military, and/or been offered a scholarship? We want to celebrate you! Please use this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PclAGmrr_xE3k8VLQNBOgzOEogGYmwg9PksCK1rnPE4/edit?usp=sharing to submit official information OR e-mail your acceptance letter, military enlistment papers, and/or scholarship awards to Ms. Willis at destini.willis@henry.k12.ga.us. We will share it multiple ways (the senior awards program, senior newsletter, Class of 2021 Google classroom, etc. We want to share all of the amazing things our senior scholars are doing!
HENRY COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC.
2021 Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU Festival "SAVE THE DATE"
AUBURN UNIVERSITY SUMMER 2021 CAMP REGISTRATION
McDonough High School Counseling Department
Ms. Andrea Davis- andrea.davis@henry.k12.ga.us (Counselor for Students with Last Names A-G; 10th -12 grades
Ms. Carla Ganaway- carla.ganaway@henry.k12.ga.us (Counselor for Students with Last Names H-P; 10th-12th grades)
Dr. Dawn Lawhorn- dawn.lawhorn@henry.k12.ga.us (Counselor for Students with Last Names Q-Z; 10th-12th grades)
Mr. Carlos Sample- carlos.sample@henry.k12.ga.us (9th Grade Counselor)
Mrs. Peggy Garrard peggy.garrard@henry.k12.ga.us (Counseling Secretary)
Email: andrea.davis@henry.k12.ga.us
Website: https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/domain/3301
Location: 155 Postmaster Drive, McDonough, GA, USA
Phone: (470) 615-3450
Twitter: @HighMcdonough