Careers on Wheels at WES!

May 13, 2022

WES Careers on wheels

Students at Winston Elementary School got a chance to learn about future professions in a unique way, at our “Careers on Wheels” event. This event took place during our College and Career Awareness week. The career on wheels day was designed to teach our students about professionals who make their living on four or more wheels. Each class was assigned to various stations. All of our students had the opportunity to visit each vehicle in their station to learn about different careers. A truck driver, lineman, plumber, Police K-9 unit, and professionals from other fields gave our students hands-on experience on their day to day careers.

Our career representatives encouraged our students to focus on school, stay out of trouble, and to do their very best. While the time to make career decisions is a long way for our wildcats, they are our next generation of future leaders and innovators!

“Our Wildcats recognize that with the support of their parents, teachers and community, their possibilities are endless,” said principal Chelsie Goodman!

BSES Jr. Beta Club awarded MVP

Congratulations to Bright Star Elementary school's Jr. Beta Club students! They received a national MVP award for their service learning hours. Each student averaged approximately eighty hours of service. Examples of service included: preparing food and supply boxes for those in need, donating gift cards to a local fire department, fundraisers for women and children of domestic violence, reading to K-2 students and various other service activities in our community.

Beta Club sponsor, Mrs. Barnett, stated that “it was truly a pleasure working with such a group of selfless young students this year”.

DCSS is proud of our USA Level 8 Gymnasts

Braelynn Carnes and Paige Alexander competed at the USA Level 8 Gymnastics Regionals, which was held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Braelynn and Paige competed against the top Level 8 gymnasts, within their age divisions, from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Both Braelynn and Paige attend Douglasville Gymnastic and Cheerleading Team.

Braelynn, who is a 7th grader at Mason Creek Middle School, came in 2nd place All Around in her age division. She is an honor student with all advanced classes, a member of FCA, and also a representative of MCMS for the Student Advisory group. Braelynn works hard to balance school and gymnastics. Although her gymnastic season has ended for the year, she will continue to practice daily 4-5 hours per day. In addition, this summer she will attend multiple gymnastic camps including the University of Alabama where she hopes to one day attend college! The upcoming 2023 season, Braelynn will compete as a Level 9 gymnast!

Paige Alexander, a Sophomore at Alexander High School, came in 4th place All Around in her age division. Paige is a member of HOSA, Beta Club, and the National Honors Society and maintains a 4.0 average while competing in gymnastics. She will spend her summer training for level 9 but take 10 days off to attend an Alexander High School trip to Italy, France, and England. Paige hopes to one day work in the field of Forensics.

We are so proud of these Douglas County students and their accomplishments. We can't wait to see what their future holds!

CHHS Student awarded volleyball athletic scholarship

Panther to Golden Tiger: Chapel Hill High School Student Awarded Volleyball Athletic Scholarship to Brenau University

Denai Beckford of Chapel Hill High School officially accepted an offer for an athletic scholarship from Head Coach Michael Carter of Brenau University to play volleyball in the fall. Family, friends and teammates came out to celebrate the occasion. Seated with Denai are her parents Brenda Beckford and Paul Beckford. Pictured in the back row are Principal Nicole Watson along with high school and club coaches, and Brenau University’s Coach Michael Carter.

Denai played on Chapel Hill’s Junior Varsity and Varsity teams for 4 years, winning multiple county championships and earning awards such as MVP and Honorable Mention for Region 6-AAAAA. She has played club for 5 years and is Team Captain of Rio Volleyball Club’s 17s National Team. She has competed at various regional and national tournaments including AAU National Volleyball Championship in Orlando, FL and Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier in Iowa, NE.

After viewing video clips of her games, Coach Carter contacted Denai with an invitation for her to practice with Brenau’s Golden Tigers. At the practice he confirmed what he had seen and liked on the video clips. He was interested, but Coach Carter stated he “also needed to see her play under pressure”. So, two days later he scouted her playing at the Big South National Qualifier, Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Her performance convinced him to recruit her, and only days later he extended an offer for a volleyball athletic scholarship to play for Brenau University. According to Coach Carter, “Denai has the physical and intellectual tools needed to play the game.”

Despite interests from other colleges and universities, Denai stated that she found her fit both academically and athletically at Brenau University located in Gainesville, GA. Her goal was to take her game to the collegiate-level and she is excited to start her new journey as a Golden Tiger. She plans to study Biomedicine – Physician Assistant Studies. Denai was also awarded merit and academic scholarships.

Braylen Johnson shines in this week’s Student Spotlight. Braylen is a seventh-grader at Yeager Middle School. Principal Dukes says Braylen is always polite, hardworking, and eager to learn. His teachers also say he is quick to say hello and help others in the classroom. As a YMS Chorus and Beta Club member, he always greets everyone with a smile. Braylen is an outstanding DCSS student and a student role model. Congratulations, Braylen!