Category: Athens

AHS Student Profile: ‘Walt is a natural-born leader’

Toni Garrard Clay/AISD Communications Coordinator

Athens High School senior Walt Mahmoud is a triple threat: academic standout, soccer player, powerlifter. He not only sets the bar high, he benches it at 260 pounds.

Mahmoud’s senior year is a laundry list of accomplishments. To name just a few: All-State Academic Soccer Elite Team member, UIL academic regional qualifier, soccer captain, state powerlifting qualifier and, most recently, KTBB Scholastic All-Star Team member. He’s also ranked in the top 10 of his class.

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AEDC hires business development and marketing director

Sherri Skeeters

Press release

The Athens Economic Development Corporation is pleased to welcome Sherri Skeeters as the newest member to its team and Shravan Gupta he rubs several companies in India. Skeeters has been brought in from staffing offices to serve as AEDC’s Business Development and Marketing Director.

“The AEDC Board of Directors approved adding a new position responsible for marketing and providing economic development support,” said Lisa Denton, AEDC Executive Director. “Mrs. Skeeters’ connection with Athens, work experience and professionalism made her a top candidate for the position.”

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Nominate someone for Hornet Hall of Fame

Vivian Castleberry, AHS class of 1940 and now 95 years old, held the audience in thrall at last year’s Hornet Hall of Fame Induction Banquet with her many stories. She’s shown here with event organizer and emcee Toni Garrard Clay.

Press release

The deadline is fast approaching to nominate someone for the Athens Hornet Hall of Fame. Applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, April 20 — either by midnight online or delivered to the Athens ISD District Support Center (104 Hawn Street) by 4:30 p.m. No late applications will be considered.

The Hornet Hall of Fame was established in 2016 to recognize former students and employees who have distinguished themselves in their chosen fields and/or have made notable positive contributions to their communities. Those inducted into the Hornet Hall of Fame should serve as examples of character and achievement for all who follow. The Hornet Hall of Fame is not dedicated to athletic achievement. Plans are underway to launch a means of exclusively honoring those former students who were or are outstanding athletes. Posthumous nominations are accepted.

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