Paulding County Board honors state champion North Paulding cheer team and dozens of student awardees
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At its Jan. 27 meeting the Paulding County Board of Education celebrated the North Paulding High School competitive cheer team’s state championship and recognized dozens of students across arts, athletics and character awards, naming county winners for the STAR student-teacher program.
The Paulding County Board of Education used its Jan. 27 meeting to spotlight student achievement across the district, including a recognition of the North Paulding High School Competitive Cheer Team for winning the state championship.
Superintendent Steve Barnett and Associate Superintendent Greg Musgrove introduced the team and noted the squad finished the season undefeated and advanced to the state title with a program-high score of 106.5 points. Coach Langston and team captains described the season as the result of long hours, teamwork and community support; students on stage answered questions about their preparation and the challenges they overcame on the way to the title.
The meeting also presented a succession of recognitions: monthly 'Character in Action' winners from Baggett, Hiram and Panter elementary schools and Austin and Dobbins middle schools; high school art winners whose work will hang in the central office gallery; marching band and drum-major honors across the district; theater all-star cast recognitions from GHSA One-Act competition; and fall players/athletes of the year in football, softball, volleyball and cross country, with selected season statistics noted in the presentation.
The STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) program winners were named; Olivia Hamilton of North Paulding was the district's overall STAR winner and will advance to regional competition with teacher Sarah Desjarlais, with the Paulding County Chamber covering associated expenses.
Superintendent Barnett and board members repeatedly praised staff, families and students for their achievements during the program of recognitions. The board recessed for 10 minutes afterward before continuing with the consent and action portions of the agenda.
What happens next: Student winners and performing groups will continue to regional/state contests or have district exhibits as noted; the STAR student will represent Paulding at the regional competition with expenses covered by the local chamber.