BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – STAR students and teachers from Woody Gap and Union County were honored at the February 2020 board of education meeting.

Woody Gap Principal Carol Knight presented Ernest Waldroup as STAR student and Diane Wood was Waldroup’s choice for STAR teacher.

“On thing unusual about [Wood’s] selection is that she was his kindergarten teacher,” explained Knight, “Students tend to select high school or recent or current teacher. In recognition of that, we have gotten Ernest a copy of Robert Fulghum’ s 20th-anniversary edition of ‘All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.’”

Waldroup and Wood are Woody Gap’s Star Student and Teacher.

Union County High School Principal C.T. Hussion conferred the STAR honor on Will Harkins and his chosen teacher Alecia Frizzell.

“Will will be going to Dahlonega to compete, but really it’s to speak with all the district winners in North Georgia in March. We know he’ll do a great job there,” said Hussion.

Assistant Superintendent David Murphy presented both sets of STAR students and teachers with a certificate from Congressman Doug Collins.

Students eligible for STAR student must be a graduating senior, in the top 10 percent of the class, and hold the highest SAT score in a single sitting.

Hussion and Frizzell also accepted awards from the Georgia Department of Education for AP Honor School. Union County High School received recognition for three areas: AP Challenge School, AP STEM School, and AP STEM Achievement. 44 schools were included in the AP Challenge School. 200 schools received the AP STEM School. 128 schools earned the AP STEM Achievement.  Frizzell teaches the STEM courses.

Harkins and Frizzell are the district’s Star Student and Teacher.

Facilities Manager moving on to a new role

Union County Schools Facilities Manager Chris Crow will be leaving the school system for a “wonderful opportunity” in his hometown.

“Not one time has this gentleman shirked his duty in 23 years of working with our district,” stated Superintendent John Hill. “We’re tremendously appreciative of your service.”

Chairperson Tony Hunter commented, “I believe I can speak for the board when I say thank you for all your dedication. Over the years, you’ve helped us keep this battleship going.”

Images courtesy of Chamber of Commerce Star student banquet.