Students recognized during 99% Awards
Thirty students were recognized by the Board of Education during the first 99% Awards ceremony for the school year on October 19. The 99% Awards recognize middle school and high school students who are making a contribution to their school by receiving good grades and good attendance, but who may not be getting the recognition they deserve for doing the right thing.

During the ceremony, teachers and counselors shared stories about each student who was nominated and explained why they were chosen for this recognition.

Front row from left: Erin McConnell, Wells; Charity Edwards, Hadley; Lizeth Cuellar, Horace Mann; Jordan Simms, Coleman; Brodie Powers, Mead; Victor Samano, Curtis; Thuy Dinh, Northeast

Second row: Kaleb Johnson, Brooks; Ashlea Brewster, Gordon Parks Academy; Ampola Cardenas, Northwest; Stacey Roundtree, Metro-Midtown; Brandon Reed, North; Mariah Foster, Allison; Domenica Tello, Metro-Boulevard; Shani Thomas, Heights

Third row: Jesus Bueno, Marshall; Areli Acevedo, Metro-Meridian; Rodolfo Venzor, Pleasant Valley; Alec Eller, South; Cayla Reese-Meginnes, Robinson; Louis Arnett, East; Tim White, Jr., Southeast; Tyler Franklin, Blackbear Bosin Academy; Leah Brown, West

Not pictured: Tyler Brock, Hamilton; Timothy Burris, Wilbur; Bianca Flores, Mayberry; Lucas Haldeman, Truesdell; DeShawn Heath, Jardine; Kim Ward, Stucky




October 20, 2009