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Congratulations to our 2023 "Yes I Can" Award winners! The 13th annual event celebrated 17 exceptional students at Chateau Elan in a "Night Under the Stars" themed evening. The Apalachee High School Jazz Band Ensemble welcomed guests with music and the Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Chamber Ensemble performed two inspirational songs. The keynote speaker was Dr. Allison Nealy, University of Georgia Department of Communication Studies and Special Education Clinical Professor and Department Head of Language and Literacy Education.
Chosen from over 2,500 students in Barrow County, teachers nominated and selected each of the school winners based on their outstanding accomplishments. The "Yes I Can" award is modeled after the state and national award given by the Council for Exceptional Children. Any student in Barrow County who has an IEP is eligible.
| Congratulations to our 2023 Award Recipients! | |
|---|---|
| Tariyah James | Auburn Elementary |
| Josiah Brown | Bethlehem Elementary |
| Noah Barlan | Bramlett Elementary |
| Drake Miller | County Line Elementary |
| Matthew Bentley | Holsenbeck Elementary |
| Sara Maldonado-Espinoza | Kennedy Elementary |
| Judson Smith | Statham Elementary |
| Ja'Khyla Griffis | Winder Elementary & District Elementary School Winner |
| Jerry White Jr. | Yargo Elementary |
| Aiden Norris | Arts & Innovation Magnet |
| Shaylin Rust | Bear Creek Middle |
| Laureen Francillon | Haymon-Morris Middle |
| Timothy Sellers | Russell Middle & District Middle/High School Winner |
| Kerigan Murdock | Westside Middle |
| Porsche McKenzie | Apalachee High |
| Anthony Hatton | Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy |
| Nicholas Rayner | Winder-Barrow High |
Thank you to all of those who supported the 2023 Yes I Can Awards, including:
- Dr. Ken and Susan Greene
- Mr. Harry and Janet Butcher
- Mr. Ryan and Kim Butcher
- Mr. Stephen and Jessica Smith
- Chateau Elan
- Bethlehem Church