Haywood named MNW Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year
THOMASVILLE – Selected among four outstanding youth, Ka’Mya Haywood has been named the Youth of the Year by Marguerite Neel Williams Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Georgia. The Youth of the Year title is a prestigious honor bestowed upon an exemplary young person in recognition of leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle.
Now in its 74th year, the Youth of the Year program honors our nation’s most awe-inspiring young people on their path to great futures and encourages all kids to lead, succeed and inspire. Haywood will go on to vie for the Georgia Youth of the Year title and a college scholarship from Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
“Ka’Mya is truly deserving of this Youth of the Year title. She exemplifies every characteristic of a true Boys & Girls Clubs Club member,” said Saundra Austin, director of the Teen Center at MNW Boys & Girls Clubs.
Haywood is a junior at Thomasville High School and is a member of The National Honor Society. She is active in extracurricular activities year-round such as cheerleading, participates in the Concert Band, and volunteers for both Hands On Thomas County and MLK Jr. Day of Service.
Haywood has been a member of MNW Boys & Girls Clubs for nine years and continues to participate in many nationally recognized BGCA Clubs. Haywood is a member of the Thomasville Youth Leadership Council, where she is responsible to plan & implement Teen Community Health Projects related to Teen Pregnancy & HIV-AIDS Prevention. She also serves as Vice President for the Unity Keystone Club.
Haywood has twice been employed at MNW Boys & Girls Clubs during the summer months through the Youth Employment Program. Haywood was nominated to be the very first teenager to serve on the MNW Boys & Girls Clubs’ Board of Directors.
Post high school, she plans to attend Fort Valley State University or Middle Georgia, majoring in either criminal justice or social work.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Youth of the Year recognition program is presented by Disney, who has supported the youth advocacy organization for more than 50 years, empowering young people to reach their full potential and providing youth with access to the tools they need to build the great futures they imagine. Toyota, the Signature Sponsor of Youth of the Year, is dedicated to inspiring the next generations of engineers, thinkers and leaders who will help drive the American economy.
If Haywood wins at the state competition, she will compete for the title of Southeast Region Youth of the Year and an additional $10,000 college scholarship, renewable for four years up to $40,000. Five regional winners will advance to Washington, D.C., to compete for the title of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Youth of the Year. The National Youth of the Year will receive an additional scholarship of $25,000, renewable each year up to $100,000 and will have the opportunity to meet with the President of the United States in the White House.
For more information about the Youth of the Year program, visit www.youthoftheyear.org.
Article from Thomasville Times Enterprise, 2/15/2021
VIRTUAL middle school students that did not have their picture taken in the fall, have a retake option on Tuesday, February 16th. Pictures will begin at 8:00 am in the MPMS gymnasium. Please call the office at 229-228-3397 if you have any questions.
TGIF in Mr. Ariail’s Physics class!
IMPORTANT REMINDER :
THS/SA Credit Repair Sign Up deadline is this Friday, February 3rd. Students can find the rules and sign up sheet at the below link. Please call the front office at 229-228-3397 if you have any questions.
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I want want to commend the THS JROTC on their Flag Retirement Ceremony this morning. It was a well orchestrated and meaningful ceremony to honor the Red White and Blue!
JROTC serves us and our community well!!
#bulldogpride
-THS/SA Principal, Brian Beaty
It’s Wellness Wednesday and we’re introducing the superfood of the month – broccoli!
Broccoli is a branched, green vegetable with either purple or green flower buds!
It is important to include broccoli in your diet because they are rich in vitamins and minerals such as folic acid, fiber and vitamins C, E and K! Broccoli is also a source of vitamins A and C and contains phytonutrients that help to lower inflammation.
There are many ways to include broccoli into meals at home. Ask your parents to check out the Live Better website for some yummy recipes that feature broccoli! Tell them you want to make it a family activity and make the recipe together!
Mrs. Nelson's AP Calculus AB class taught antiderivatives with their comedy skills
SPORTS UPDATE:
Middle School & High School Track practice is canceled for today (1/28) due to the excess water on the track.
SCHEDULE UPDATE:
MS & HS Track Practice for today has been cancelled (1/27)
Next week's after school math tutoring has been moved to Tuesday and Thursday. This is for the week of 2/1-2/5 only.
Congrats to our students, faculty and staff of the month! Go Dogs!
Some changes to Bulldog Activities this weekend. One Act will compete in Region on Friday at 9am in Sylvester. And only the Boys Basketball Team will be playing Friday and Saturday at 6pm. As well as only the Boys JV Team on Saturday at 12PM. #BulldogPride
There is still time to join the track team! #BulldogPride
CORRECTION! Scholars Academy offers after school math tutoring! Anyone is welcome to join on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Mr. Connell will be available in the South Building Computer Lab (behind the front office area) from 4:00-5:00. Students do not have to sign up ahead of time. Please call the SA front office at 229-228-3397 if you have any questions.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, today's swim meet has been cancelled. Also only the boys basketball team will be in action this weekend. Tonight at Berrien(6PM) and at home tomorrow vs. Fitzgerald(6PM). #BulldogPride
IMPORTANT! The deadline to register for the spring ACT is tomorrow, Friday, January 15 at noon. The payment and Google Form must have been received by the office before 12:00 pm in order for a test to be ordered. If you have any questions, please contact the SA office at 229-228-3397
Just a friendly reminder that all of our daily announcements and school events can be found on our Scholars Academy school website. The announcements are posted daily under "News".
https://sa.tcitys.org/o/scholars-academy
REMINDER - Below is the link to register for the ACT test taking place in March. This form must be filled out for each student taking the test. Please remember this is only one step of a two part registration process. The registration money is due by Friday, January 15 in order for a test to be ordered for your student. If you have any questions, or are unable to access the form, please call the SA office at 229-228-3397.
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REMINDER! High Schoolers, you have just THREE DAYS to sign up for the ACT taking place on March 2nd. The cost of the exam is $42, and the payment must be given to Amy McCorkle in the SA office or Marla Newsome at THS. Students need to register by submitting the form found on the school website, and then submitting money to the front office. Registration and payment is due by this Friday, January 15th! If you have not both paid and registered by then, a test will not be ordered for you. This test is only offered to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
Soccer Tryouts!️⚽️ #BulldogPride
