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Graduation KEEPSAKE EDITION A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF
DAWSON COUNTY
HIGH SCHOOL
HATS OFF TO THE GRADUATES!
Celebra Ninetee ting n Years!
Bravo, grads! We applaud your stellar academic performance, and your many accomplishments both in and out of the classroom. You’ve made us proud, and we thank you for setting a positive example for your fellow students. Congratulations! Jan Whetstone, Owner/Director
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Trevor Abbott
Hunter Adams
Jacob Adams
Tori Adkins
Destin Allen
Emma Allen
Taylor Anglin
Loghan Armstrong
Trey Arnold
Caitlin Banks
Timothy Barber
Tiarra Bennett
Raquel Bernon
Kaila Billingsley
Mahlia Billingsley
Lydia Blythe
Emily Bottoms
Clay Boyer
Jacob Bragg
Jacob Branson
Anna Bridges
Brittney Brown
Kolton Brumbelow
Gracey Buice
Congratulations Class of 2017 We know how hard you’ve worked to get here, and it’s great to see you in your cap and gown, beginning a new and exciting future. You have our full support, for we know your hard work and wise decisions will continue to serve you in the years to come.
Keep reaching for the stars!
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Brianna Burt
Hunter Burt
Brandi Butler
Brooke Cagle
Mackenzie Callas
Parker Cantrell
Savannah Carter
Ben Cash
Alexis Castleman
Rusty Chester
Elizabeth Chumbley
Nasser Clark
Hallie Closs
Devon Coates
Ashley Coker
Heidi Collett
Baxter Collier
Joseph Collins
Taylor Conley
Sariah Conner
Patrick Cook
Bailey Cotter
Ethan Cowart
Joseph Cronan
Hats Off
to the Graduates! It’s your day, and we couldn’t be prouder of your hard work and accomplishments. Now that you’ve earned your diploma, there’s nothing stopping you from reaching your goals, and we hope all of your dreams come true.
We wish you a happy graduation and a great summer.
You’ve earned it!
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Taylor Cronan
Jacob Daniel
Noah Davis
Taylor Day
Cole Dennis
James Dickerson
Ansley Dinsmore
James Dixon
Nathan Dowdle
Shelby Duncan
William Dunn
Luke Ellis
Jared Faircloth
Ashley Finch
Cecilia Formon
Gaberal Frady
Emma French
Alanna Garcia
Alyssa Garcia
Keily Garcia
Clinton Garrett
Natalie Gee
Jordyn Gentry
Ashley Geyer
Congratulations
Shelby Duncan and the entire Class of 2017!
Class of 2017
We’d like to take a moment to congratulate Dawson County Graduates on this milestone accomplishment. We wish all of you continued success as you pursue new challenges and goals after graduation. May you continue to achieve great things. Best wishes graduates!
Dawson County High School Administration
We are extremely proud of your successes and pray God’s blessings on your future endeavors.
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Natalie Glass
Jacob Gloeckner
Colin Glover
Steven Goble
Caleb Goodwin
Taylor Graham
Emily Grant
Haley Greenway
Brandi Jo Hafermalz
Greyson Hamil
Caleb Hammett
Corey Hammond
Jordan Hannah
Max Hanniger
Emily Hardesty
Erin Hatcher
Halle Henry
Brison Henson
Christopher HernandezGarcia
Stephen Hollaway
Matthew Holmes
Dylan Hood
Rustin Howell
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Congratulations Rotary Club of Dawson County 2017 Dawson County High School scholarship recipients
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Evan Jennings
Hannah Kellar
Parker Kincaid
Dana King
Devan King
Emily Kinsey
Keelan Kraus
Emily Kulig
Jenna Lancaster
Emma Langley
Sara Law
Hunter LeBaron
Jaylee LeeteHarrison
Dara Lemley
Hope Lewis
Troy Little
Austyn Locke
Levi Loggins
Joshua Long
Kimberly Lopez
Regina Lopez
Meredith Malone
Tyler Margita
Luke Martin
CONGRATULATIONS Parker Massey
Carson Mathews
Reed McAllister
As you turn the page to the next chapter, the future is yours to write. Fill it with new experiences, good people and rewarding choices that help make the world a better place. Best wishes to all of the dedicated seniors who are celebrating their graduation today!
Dawson County Board of Education Charity McCracken
Ciara McCreary
Haley McDaniel
Every Child is Special and Unique!
Doris Cook Karen Armstrong Roger Slaton William Wade Elaine Wilson Damon Gibbs, Superintendent
Congratulations to our Class of 2017
We wish you great success and happiness as you pursue your dreams. Keeping your children safe is our top priority! • All staff are CPR & First Aid Certified • All staff have a clear criminal record • All staff receive 20 hours of yearly training • All staff are drug tested
Security is of utmost importance to us here at Char’s Family Daycare. We have a security access code required to enter the building. Classrooms also have video monitoring. We want you to know that your kids are safe while they are with us.
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Sydney McGinnis
Zackery McHan
Wyatt McMahon
Carrie McPherson
Cassie McPherson
Tristan Melton
Emily Milford
Patrick Moody
Timothy Moody
Joshua Morley
Nicholas Muldoon
Brandon Mullinax
Nicholas Murphy
Payton Myers
Dylan Nix
Bito Otero
Joseph Overbey
Casey Passmore
Emma Perkins
Cade Perry
Heather Petty
Alexis Phillips
Allie Phillips
Phillip Pinion
Jacob Poston
Evan Povolny
Matthew Powell
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Jacob Prichard
Tatum Pruitt
Isabel Queen
Congratulations!
Learning everyday is the ultimate key to success. Don’t ever stop learning, dreaming and achieving. Wishing you the very best for the years to come.
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Congratulations on this fine achievement. We’re proud of you grads and we wish you all the best. A special congratulations to our own: Keelan Kraus We Love You, Dana & Janet Allen
Dawson Forest Animal Hospital Dana C. Allen, DVM 706-216-PETS (7387)
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James Ramey
Cierra Rarick
Dustin Ray
Erin Reed
Caleb Regnier
Turner Reins
Patrick Rice
Michael Rietrib
Nina Roberts
Kaitlyn Rodden
Christopher Rodriguez
April Schlick
Jakob Scoggins
Olivia Sears
Kaitlin Sewell
Madison Sheriff
Brooklynn Siens
Antonio Smith
Ashlee Smith
Faith Smith
Sam Smith
Sawyer Smith
Carlos Solis
Mollie Stanfield
Congratulations to our Dawson County Graduating Class of 2017
We wish you great success and happiness as you pursue your dreams.
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Congratulations to our 2017 JP Livaditis Scholarship Winner: Destiny Witt The Dawson County Democratic Party The Party that works for
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Jason Steele
Keylan Steffins
Clinton Stewart
Matthew Stewart
Samuel Stowers
Tucker Stowers
Haley Strayhorn
Samantha Stulgis
Anaston Swanger
Brandy Tallant
Dylan Thomas
Barry Thurmond
Dillon Tierney
William Lee Tigner
Tucker Turner
Kent Ulrich
Emily Underwood
Joshua Varca
Ashley Vaughters
Alicia Velasquez
Grayson Verhoven
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Jordan Waddell
Ava Walker
Congratulations
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Madison Wallace
Cynthia Waller
Lexi Warner
Addison Washburn
Caleb Waters
Lydia Watson
Carson Weatherford
Caine Wells
Jeremy Whalen
Kaitlin Whitt
Taylor Wilson
Destin Witt
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Dean Wright
Robert Young
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2017 Dawson county high school senior superlatives
most adventurous Patrick Moody & Ava Walker
Funniest Jared Faircloth & Alexis Phillips Best All Around Tucker Stowers & Kaila Billingsley
friendliest Kent Ulrich & Heidi Collett
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Your graduation is a great achievement, but this is only the beginning for what life has in store for you next with even bigger challenges and opportunities.
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2017 Dawson county high school senior superlatives
most athletic Jacob Poston & Sydney McGinnis
most likely to change the world Ben Cash & Shelby Duncan
most spirited Josh Long & CeCe Formon
most talented Sam Smith & Destiny Witt
Hats Off
most likely to succeed Luke Ellis & Isabel Queen
mr. and ms. dchs Kolton Brumbelow & Brooke Cagle
mr. and ms. congeniality Luke Martin & Charity McCracken
trendiest Clay Boyer & Alyssa Garcia
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to the Graduates Graduation is finally here and we are proud of your hard work and what you have accomplished. Now that you’ve earned your diploma, there’s nothing stopping you from reaching your goals, and we hope all of your dreams come true.
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Congratulations Jack Zappendorf
on your graduation and your outstanding accomplishments through your high school years.
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“It is refreshing to see members of this next generation honor and serve their community. Young men like Jack reaffirm my faith in the continued greatness of Northeast Georgia, the State of Georgia and the United States.” Judge John G. Breakfield Hall County State Court. “Jack Zappendorf is a tremendous example of young man dedicated to serving others while helping the community. He continuously gives of his time and talent in various projects that provide care to others in need. An excellent student and athlete, his work and service bring great credit to his family and his school.” Colonel, US Army (Retired) William J. Gallagher President, Riverside Military Academy “Jack Zappendorf has made a tremendous addition to the Riverside Family. He arrived on campus already harboring a wealth of knowledge and capability. I have never seen a student transition into the Riverside Corps so effortlessly and is already making headway toward future promotions. Our only regret at Riverside is we did not get him sooner in his career.” LTC, SF James G. Spivey Commandant of Cadets “Jack Zappendorf has proven to be a great asset to the Corps of Cadets. Without encouragement or direction, I often see Jack counseling, coaching, and encouraging other cadets in their times of need. Jack is genuinely interested, and invested in bettering his company and his fellow cadets. We are very pleased, and proud to have Jack as a member in the Corps of Cadets.” LTC Adam L. Carter Deputy Commandant “A Great Fit. After meeting and talking with Jack Zappendorf, I knew that he would be a great fit a Riverside Military Academy. I am very proud to say after a 10 days of tough Raider Camp, a great Raider season. I confirmed my first statement of what a great fit. It turned out to be a win, win for Jack and Riverside Military Academy. Jack is moving in the right direction with a servant heart and positive attitude. I can’t wait to see what’s next.” LTC Kenny Payne Senior Army Instructor, JROTC
“Jack is a solid student. In his AP physics class, he is never afraid to express himself: asking questions, consistently offering up ideas, and contributing his thoughts to help the class overall to better understand the material. He is both courteous and respectful, and I’ve very much enjoyed having him as a student this year.” Mr. Zoller “Jack is one of the most outstanding students in RMA Chinese program. In class, he is a quick L2 learner; after class, he works diligently to complete and excel the tasks that I give him. He is very intelligent and respectful, and He won the “Three-good Student” Award in his class in this year (only four cadets in the Chinese program got this award). I’m proud of him and I’m so glad to have him as my student.” Sandra Lin