MHS Class of 2021 Senior Newsletter
News You Can Use (December edition)
END OF THE SEMESTER MESSAGE FROM THE MHS COUNSELING OFFICE
We wish you a wonderful holiday season and we hope you enjoy the precious time with your family! Despite the current circumstances, find at least one thing to be thankful for and cherish it. During this holiday break, take some time to rest, relax, and get rejuvenated to end your senior year strong!!!❤️ Be safe!
WORDS OF WISDOM
McDonough High School Spring Graduation Ceremony Information
SENIOR PORTRAITS (UPDATE)
Your senior portrait session at MHS has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 19, 2021. This will be the last date to take senior portraits at MHS, and the last chance to take the photo to go into the yearbook. Cady Studios is the only photographer for yearbook photos. Seniors who
paid for a session on Tuesday, October 27, will have first dibs on the sessions that will take place on January 19th, and your session fee will transfer. If you need your portrait before January, you will need to schedule the session yourself at Cady Studios. The deadline is Wednesday, January 20 for senior portraits to be included in the yearbook.
Schedule your senior portrait session by clicking on the link below:
HERFF JONES (GRADUATION FEES)
Seniors who pay graduation fees by January 20 are able to lock in the $150 (+ tax) early bird price. After January 20, late fees will be added to the price. Please go ahead and take advantage of the early bird special pricing!!!
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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Continue to make contact with Ms. Willis, the college advisor, at destini.willis@henry.k12.ga.us if you have any questions about college planning. She is available to help you through the process.
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!
Naija Arnold has been accepted to Savannah State University and Albany State University!
Alimata Bah has been accepted to Valdosta State University and Wingate University!
Kevin Burns has been accepted to Georgia State University and the University of West Georgia!
Brielle Byrd has been accepted to Fort Valley State University!
Dawiska Dauphin has been accepted to California University of Pennsylvania!
J'Naiya Durham has been accepted to Valdosta State University!
Kyla Elkins has been accepted to Georgia Gwinnett College!
Macaiah Evans has been accepted to Valdosta State University and Albany State University!
Bentley Fagan has been accepted to 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, 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 Savannah State University and Fort Valley State University!
Shaniaya Franklin has been accepted to Columbus State University and Albany 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!
Sorah Laguerre has been accepted to Valdosta State University and Kennesaw State University!
Jaymes Marshall has been accepted to 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 Valdosta State University!
Ayodeji Ogunsanya has been accepted to Georgia Tech!
Ja'nyi Redding has been accepted to Valdosta State University!
Zimarr Sparks has been accepted to Albany State University!
Sarah Volcy has been accepted to Valdosta State University!
Aalinah Wilson 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 or Ms. Davis at adavis@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.
DAR GOOD CITIZEN AWARD
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