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Amanda Ross is TOPS for Woodstock High School (WHS).  Amanda is in the 12th grade and the daughter of Vicki and John Ross.  Amanda has been involved in Student Government Association during all four years of high school.  She also has been a member of the WHS swim team for four years, and she currently is serving as the captain of the team.  For her senior project, Amanda hopes to start a non-profit organization to provide food for homeless people.  After graduation, she plans on attending Georgia Southern University.

Sierra Barrett is TOPS for Woodstock Middle School.  Sierra is in the eighth grade and the daughter of A. Michelle Barrett.  Sierra consistently serves as a model of good character and always has a sunny disposition.  Sierra's extra curricular activities include playing softball, playing on the computer and spending time with friends.  She is an active member of her church, and she has received numerous academic awards.

Cameron Oswalt is TOPS for Etowah High School.  Cameron is in the 11th grade and the son of Sharon and Dean Oswalt.  Cameron has demonstrated his ability to be a balanced student by being in honors courses, participating in varsity soccer, being selected for the Etowah Leader's Council and serving on the Youth Action Team.  Cameron is a young man who leads by example.

Haley Martin is TOPS for Chapman Intermediate School.  Haley is in the sixth grade and the daughter of Nancy and Clay Martin.  Haley is hardworking and goal oriented and she works very hard in all advanced classes.  Haley is also an accomplished swimmer, swimming for the Chattahoochee Gold co-ed team.

Ashlyn Heeger is TOPS for Carmel Elementary School.  Ashlyn is in the fourth grade and the daughter of Christine and Joseph Heeger.  Ashlyn is described as always fair, kind and helpful.  She loves learning, and her work ethic is exceptional.  She is always well behaved and a friend to everyone.

Mitchell Harrison is TOPS for Kleven Boston Elementary School.  Mitchell is in the fourth grade and the son of Maureen and Ronald Harrison.  Mitchell is known for his academic achievement, citizenship in the classroom and athletic accomplishments in baseball.  He encourages teamwork in both playground and classroom games, and he is an accomplished mathematician and scientist.

Sawyer Knadler is TOPS for E.T. Booth Middle School.  Sawyer is in the seventh grade and the son of Denise and Gary Knadler.  Sawyer is an eager learner, always willing to participate in class.  He is a also good citizen in the classroom.  He is kind and considerate to others and treats his peers with courtesy and respect.

Patrick Oliver is TOPS for Bascomb Elementary School.  Patrick is in the fourth grade and the son of Erin and Martin Oliver.  Patrick is a helpful classmate, and he always uses a positive attitude to encourage others to do their best.  Patrick participates in Christmas Angels every year.  He also helps his family provide gifts for children in the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program. 

Etowah Student Participates in Washington Youth Tour

Each year, several electric cooperatives throughout Georgia choose high school delegates to participate in the Washington Youth Tour, held in Washington D.C.  This year, 102 students were chosen from across the state, representing 37 electric operatives, to participate in a week-long, all expense paid trip to the Little White House in Warm Springs, GA and the nation's capital.  The local cooperative, Cobb EMC, chose three delegates, including Etowah High School (EHS) junior Rebekah Packer.

Each interested student had to complete an initial application followed by a quiz pertaining to electric safety/conservation, cooperative facts and Cobb EMC history.  The highest scoring student from each high school was then chosen to continue.  Those students then competed in an interview night where they were asked impromptu questions.  Rebekah was the overall winner of this competition, winning a $1,000 scholarship.

Rebekah and her fellow delegates toured the sights of Washington D.C., and she learned that even students have the ability to actively participate in their government.  As a delegate, Rebekah had the opportunity to interview for and was granted a paid public relations summer internship with Cobb EMC.  The internship provided Rebekah with a lot of hands-on experience in event planning, speaking at meetings and learning new aspects of the business world and public relations. 

Rebekah is an active student at EHS, participating in numerous groups, including Science Olympiad, Governor's Honors Program, National Honor Society and more.  After graduation, Rebekah hopes to attend the University of Georgia and double major in pre-med and Romantic Languages.  And, an added feather in Rebekah's cap — she recently received a perfect score (800) on the writing portion on the SAT.  Rebekah is the daughter of Lynette and Michael Packer.

Student Donates to Locks of Love

Daria Smith enjoyed her summer vacation the way a lot of students do — relaxing, visiting relatives and having fun.  But this past summer, Daria also did something which will help another child who has lost his/her hair.  Daria donated ten inches of her hair to the Locks of Love program.  She donated her hair in honor of her cousin Tyler who lost his hair due to cancer.  Daria said, "I hope my hair gets made into a wig and given to somebody that lost their hair from sickness."  Daria is the daughter of Tammy and Todd Smith and attends Carmel Elementary School.

Young Culinary Whiz Launches Website

When Lizzie Marie Likness was two years old, she awakened her culinary passion by helping her mom make applesauce after a trip to Elijay.  Today, at seven years old, Lizzie Marie recently launched her own website, www.LizzieMarieCuisine.com.  Lizzie Marie provides weekly online video presentations of cooking demonstrations.  Lizzie Marie teaches people how to be healthy by offering recipes and tips to create healthy and simple menus.  One day, Lizzie Marie would like to attend Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in Paris.

Cherokee Christian Adopts Soldiers

Cherokee Christian School’s middle school students recently adopted a unit of 60 soldiers currently serving in Iraq.   The students have sent letters, cards and gift bags to the soldiers.  The students will continue their correspondence and support until the soldiers return to the United States.

Local Girl Raises Money for YMCA

In lieu of receiving birthday presents for her 12th birthday, Indy Wildschut gave a gift instead.  She requested for the friends who attended her party to make a donation toward the YMCA Partner with Youth campaign, which assists underprivileged children participate in YMCA programs.  Indy was able to collect $148 and presented the check to the Cherokee Outdoor YMCA Director, Erik Bullock.  "It felt amazing to know I helped somebody experience a YMCA soccer season.  This was only the beginning!"  For more information on the Partner in Youth program, please visit www.ymcaatlanta.org.  Indy is a 7th grade student at King's Ridge Christian Academy and the daughter of Rose and Pieter Wildschut.

PROBE Fair Coming to EHS

Etowah High School (EHS) will host the Cherokee County College PROBE Fair on Wednesday, October 3, from 6:30 — 8:30 p.m.  Juniors and seniors from all Cherokee County high schools are invited to attend this opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 100 state and out-of-state post secondary institutions.  For more information, please visit gaprobe.org or contact the EHS counseling office at (770) 926-1109.

Bears Invade AHA

The Pre-K students at American Heritage Academy (AHA) began their school year with the annual Teddy Bear Picnic.  Each student was invited to bring his/her favorite teddy bear to enjoy picnic food and fun.  The students also listened to a favorite bear story entitled Corduroy.