GRADUATION NEWS - Congratulations Class of 2011 We have a record number of high school graduates this year from Hillgrove & Kennesaw Mountain High Schools. Here’s a snapshot of this year’s graduating class – quite an accomplished group. Congratulations and best wishes to all of you.
CALLIE ABERNATHY (Hillgrove) plans to attend the University of Georgia in the fall and major in accounting. Callie was a member of the National, Latin and Science Honor Societies and was on the advisory board of the Beta Club. She volunteers at MUST Ministries and Atlanta Dream Center. Callie is working as a nanny this summer and at Yogli Mogli Frozen Yogurt.
SARA ADAMS (Hillgrove) will attend the University of Georgia majoring in exercise science. She has played clarinet in the symphony and marching band and was track & field hurdles captain, receiving the academic track award. A member of the Beta Club, National & SpanishHonor Societies and Junior & Senior Advisory Bds., Sara was selected to the Principal’s Advisory Board this year. She is a recipient of
the GA Certificate of Merit, the “Who’s Who” award & the Cobb Foundation & PTSA Academic Scholarship Awards.BRIAN CADLE (Kennesaw Mountain) is a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church and plans to work this summer and attend college in the fall.
FLETCHER COAN (Hillgrove) plans to major in business at the University of Mississippi. He played varsity soccer for 4 years, select soccer for 8 years (captain for 2 years) and was a member of Cobb Youth Leadership and Jr. Advisory Board. A member of Marietta First Baptist Church, he has participated in Marietta Missions for 5 years. Fletcher plans to be a camp counselor this summer.
CHELSEA CRAIG (Hillgrove) plans to attend North Georgia College and State University to major in secondary English education. Chelsea was a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, Thespian & Spanish Honor Societies, served as drama club treasurer and was a recipient of the high school seniors “Who’s Who” award. Chelsea is a student leader at St. James Episcopal Church. This summer, she
plans on taking a Caribbean cruise.
TACIE CRAWFORD (Kennesaw Mtn. Magnet Program) plans to major in psychology at the University of Georgia. She is active in the Girl Scouts, enjoys reading and writing and plans to work at Six Flags and attend LeakyCon this summer.
BAILEY ERNSTES (Kennesaw Mtn. Magnet Program) will attend Georgia Tech and major in biomedical engineering. Bailey played flute in the marching band for four years and served as flute section leader for two years. The band placed sixth in the nation this past November. Bailey was a member of the 2011 state champion rugby team, Beta Club, National Honor Society, student government and National Merit
finalist her senior year.
MOLLY McSWAIN (Hillgrove) will attend Kennesaw State University in the fall. She plans on becoming a neonatal intensive care unit nurse. Molly danced with the Georgia Dance Conservatory for 10 years and was also a member of her church choir. She looks forward to starting college and a career in making a difference in the lives of premature and sick babies.
JULIA NELSON (Hillgrove) will enter Kennesaw State University on an athletic scholarship and is in KSU’s President’s Emerging Global Scholar program. Julia was a member of the French & Latin Honor Societies & a recipient of the AP Scholar Award, GA Certificate of Merit and the Phys. Ed’s Outstanding Female Award. Julia’s soccer team was GA State Champions in 2007, 2008 & 2010 and finished 5th at the
national championship in Kansas City last summer.
SUMMER OSBON (Hillgrove) plans to attend Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, GA this fall to pursue dual psychology and music degrees. Summer is actively involved in the Smyrna Assembly of God in the adult and youth worship ministries and plans to compete this summer in the National Fine Arts Festival in Phoenix, AZ, attend summer church camp and work at Home Goods.
REBECCA REULAND (Hillgrove) plans to major in either physical or musical therapy at the University of Georgia. She was Band President, percussion captain, and an advisory board leader. Rebecca was nominated for the Governor’s Honors Program and received the high school seniors “Who’s Who” award. She was a three-year member of the marching band and plans to play percussion with the Redcoats at UGA.
JANA UNISLAWSKI (Hillgrove) will enter the University of Georgia in the fall where she will study environmental engineering. Jana was on the cross-country and track and field teams, played clarinet in the band and was a member of the Beta and Science Clubs and National Honor Society.