Times Georgian - 2016-07-20 - welcome home

Each graduation is a milestone event, but this year’s Carrollton High School commencement also brought with it other significant happenings worth noting: The Class of 2016 was Dr. Mark Albertus’ eighth and final class as principal of Carrollton High School before he transitioned fully to be the district’s new superintendent; a new tradition was started when graduates walked the halls of all three other Carrollton City schools following graduation practice Friday; and for the first time since 1993, the commencement ceremony was delayed until Saturday morning because of rainy weather. This exceptional class also produced 83 seniors who were awarded $14.1 million in scholarships - not including the HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarships awards, which totaled about $1 million to 209 seniors.

college-preparatory focus • Full-service guidance staff with on-site graduation coach & career specialist • Industry-certified Career and Technical Education programs • Advanced study in World Languages • Renowned arts programs, including award-winning band, dramatic arts, chorus, visual arts & debate • Media center recognized by the Department of Education as one of the best in the state • Championship athletic teams in

football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, golf, tennis, gymnastics, cheerleading, swimming & cross-country • Unmatched training facilities for arts & athletics • State-of-the-art technology

• National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence & Georgia School of Excellence • State-of-the-art STEM Lab • Media center recognized by the Department of Education as one of the best in the state • Strong arts focus, including award-winning visual arts, band and chorus • Opportunity to earn high school credits through accelerated math & foreign language programs • Early-intervention graduation coach

CJHS Highlights Travis Thomaston, principal 510 Ben Scott Blvd. 770 832-6535

• Latest technological tools • Strong athletic tradition &

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