Clayton County Public Schools 11th Annual Scholar Athlete Ceremony
On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, the Athletics Department of Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) honored the Class of 2019 Scholar-Athletes at a special ceremony and reception at the Performing Arts Center in Jonesboro. Forty-nine (49) students were recognized for their academic capability, their athletic accomplishments and their community involvement. This is the 11th year that the school district has paid tribute to outstanding students who have achieved success in the classroom and on their respective fields of play.
CCPS salutes these scholar-athletes, their families and the network of coaches, teachers, and school officials who have collaborated to make their success a reality.
Each school selects only the top five scholar-athletes from each school. Nominees must have a minimum of a 3.5 GPA, several academic accomplishments, several athletic accomplishments and community activities that shows their character.
Clayton County’s Scholar Athletes:
Drew Titans
Jordan Loman, Cross County and Track – 3.84 GPA
Jada McGirt, Softball – 3.84 GPA
Shatara Johnson, Track – 3.56 GPA
Marie-Emmanuela Newman, Softball – 4.35 GPA
Thomas Williams, Football – 3.83 GPA
Elite Scholars Academy Royal Knights
Amani Pickett, Volleyball – 4.27 GPA
Chloe Vincent, Tennis – 4.68 GPA
Gabrielle Loppe, Track and Basketball – 4.64 GPA
Jeffery Enabolele, Track and Basketball – 4.61 GPA
Forest Park Panthers
Alana Denson, Basketball – 3.54 GPA
Ernesto Acosta, Wrestling – 4.09 GPA
Quincy Taylor, Baseball – 3.75 GPA
Rayshawn Meiser, Football – 3.81 GPA
Sarah Matthews, Track – 4.1 GPA
Jonesboro Cardinals
Brandon Walker, Basketball – 3.79 GPA
Haylley Watson, Basketball – 3.92 GPA
Kimberly Broughton, Cheerleading – 3.93 GPA
Holley Watson, Basketball – 4.1 GPA
Lovejoy Wildcats
Avanna Preston, Basketball – 3.7 GPA
Briana Magras, Swimming and Volleyball – 3.7 GPA
Sage Freeman, Swimming – 3.95 GPA
Yakeria Lamar, Softball -3.78 GPA
Morrow Mustangs
Gabriel Peacock, Track – 3.9 GPA
Jamelia Boler, Tennis – 3.81 GPA
Jennifer Le, Tennis – 3.81 GPA
Kenny Tran, Tennis -3.86 GPA
Mount Zion Bulldogs
Aaryn Anderson, Swimming – 4.34 GPA
Cierra Parker-Ellison, Cheerleading – 3.68 GPA
Sa’mya Brown, Cheerleading – 4.04 GPA
Timethea Slade, Cheerleading – 3.75 GPA
Mundy’s Mill Tigers
Jalen Miller, Basketball – 3.78 GPA
Janeisha Cambridge, Tennis – 4.40 GPA
Karyn Heckstall, Soccer – 3.6 GPA
Nia Lankford, Swimming – 4.4 GPA
North Clayton Eagles
Brian Izaguirre, Soccer – 3.6 GPA
Denetra Sneed, Basketball -3.6 GPA
Falion Sall, Baseball – 3.8 GPA
Hydeia Thomas, Basketball – 3.54 GPA
Riverdale Raiders
Denzel Bell, Cross Country – 3.7 GPA
Janice Athahene, Volleyball – 3.53 GPA
Justice Ezeokonkwo, Football – 3.97 GPA
Marilyn Randle, Cheerleading – 3.71 GPA
Photo: Alana Denson of Forest Park
Photo: Lovejoy’s Lorenzo Robinson
Photo: Charles Drew High School
Photo: Forest Park High School
Photo: Jonesboro High School
Photo: Lovejoy High School
Photo: Morrow High School
Photo: Mount Zion High School
Photo: Mundy’s Mill High School
Photo: Riverdale High School
Photo: North Clayton High School
Photo: Elite Scholars Academy