Sponsored by Weinstein Law/Weinstein Real Estate
Bel Air kindergartners Armani Garcia (left) and Rylan Thomas graduated into the first grade Wednesday morning, complete with diplomas and the best smiles ever. Kinder graduation ceremonies were also held at Central Athens and South Athens elementaries. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)
Bel Air Elementary School fifth-graders participated in a science fair Thursday, May 26. Shelby Dorsey (left) won first place with his investigation of how pH levels relate to the sourness of candy. Nevaeh Salinas (center) won second with a look at how quickly different brands of crayons melt in comparison to one another. Caleb Herrera (right) won third place by answering the question, “What makes the different kinds of balls travel different distances when the same amount of force is applied?” Allison McCain, Jared Duran and Holden Disotell also earned honorable mentions. The fair was organized by science teacher Amy Rice. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)
Athens High School senior Megan Sellers (seated, center) signs a scholarship with Trinity Valley Community College to be a member of the Cardette drill team. Pictured with her are (from left) AHS Stingerette Director Amanda McLean, Birgit Grubbs (mother), Ernie Grubbs (father) and Cardette Assistant Choreographer/Recruiter Sarah Cadungug. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)
On the morning of Monday, June 6, the City of Athens will permanently close a one-block section of Dul Averiett Street between Royal and Owen streets, adjacent to the east end of Bruce Field. The closing makes way for future construction at Bruce Field as it is expanded to include several new bathrooms and a concession stand, in addition to new football and soccer field houses. The Athens City Council in March unanimously voted to close the portion of Dul Averiett following a lengthy public forum.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce held a graduation ceremony recently for the members of their Young Entrepreneurs Academy. These students took 30 weeks out of their lives, from November to May, and created their own businesses. As CEOs, they came up with business plans, financials, marketing plans and filed their DBAs.
“We at the Athens Chamber of Commerce could not be prouder of the great accomplishments they have made,” said Kristina Jacobson of the chamber. “We are excited to watch them grow and prosper throughout their business venture.”
The students included Esteban Chairez, Evan Conley, Hayden Gore, Lauryn Gore, Christian Kocian, Kaden Mattingly, Brooklynn Newman and Will Perryman.