GDP Script/ Top Stories for Tuesday May 16th
Publish Date: May 15th, Monday
From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
Today is Tuesday May 16th , and happy 69th birthday to “007” Pierce Brosnan
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I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappey Properties
We’ll have all this and more on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.
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Story 1. Standards
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission unanimously voted to remove the words "diversity," "equity," and "inclusion" from the state's educator preparation rules, despite opposition from students, educators, and parents. The University System of Georgia requested the removal to clarify expectations for educator preparation programs. Critics argue that this decision, similar to the divisive concept law, will harm teacher preparation and worsen the state's teacher shortage. They believe diversity is essential to effective teaching and that removing it from teacher education will discourage future educators. Despite receiving numerous emails opposing the change, the commission maintains that their intent is to meet the needs of all students. Critics argue that words reflect intent and removing these terms has consequences.
STORY 2: Players
The Player's Guild at Sugar Hill is gearing up for its 10th anniversary season with a lineup of classic titles. Following the success of their first-ever musical, "Guys and Dolls," the guild announces its upcoming 2023-24 season, featuring three plays and one musical. The season kicks off with "Steel Magnolias," a timeless comedy-drama set in a beauty salon in Louisiana. Next, for the holidays, they will present "It's a Wonderful Life," a live adaptation of the beloved film. In February, the guild will stage "The Diary of Anne Frank," a powerful drama capturing the lives of those hiding from the Nazis. The season concludes with "The Wedding Singer," a musical that takes the audience back to the '80s. The guild aims to provide audiences with wonderful nights at the theatre and expresses gratitude to the community for their support throughout the last decade.
Story 3: Chiza
Lola Chiza is set to graduate from Central Gwinnett High School, marking the seventh sibling from her family to do so. Her family's history is one of resilience and dedication to education. Lola's parents emigrated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and her siblings have gone on to pursue successful careers and college education. As the youngest, Lola feels the pressure to match the success of her siblings but also cherishes the shared experience of graduating from the same school. Her brother Glorie, who worked in the Obama White House, sees Lola's graduation as a fulfillment of their parents' dream for their children's education. The Chiza siblings have achieved notable accomplishments in various fields, from data engineering to school administration and consulting…..back in a moment
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STORY 4:Kaplan
Sam Kaplan, a Lawrenceville resident, defied expectations by graduating from Georgia Gwinnett College at the age of 72. After retiring in 2013, Kaplan decided to pursue a degree in cinema and media arts. Despite initially finding the idea inconceivable, he enrolled in college and excelled academically, graduating with a 3.975 GPA and summa cum laude honors. Kaplan's decision to go back to college was sparked by a radio commercial he heard about GGC's cinema and media arts program. Now equipped with his degree, Kaplan aspires to become a screenwriter, utilizing his passion for storytelling. His 98-year-old mother, Virginia Kaplan, believes in his success and eagerly awaits his future endeavors in the film industry.
Story 5: Art winners
U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath has announced the winners of the 2023 7th Congressional District Art Competition. The competition received 43 art submissions from 31 students representing seven high schools in the district. Madeline Soh from Northview High School secured first place, followed by Ranier Diaz from South Gwinnett High School in second place, and Rabiatou Ndiaye from Norcross High School in third place. Soh's artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol, while Diaz's and Ndiaye's works will be displayed in McBath's offices in Washington D.C. and Duluth, respectively. McBath expressed gratitude to the students, parents, and teachers involved and congratulated all the participants for their outstanding contributions…..we’ll be right back
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Story 6: G.A.C track
Despite having fewer state qualifiers than in previous years, Greater Atlanta Christian's girls track and field team continued their tradition of excellence by winning the Class AAAAA state championship. This victory marked their fifth title in the last seven state meets and their eighth overall. Led by senior athletes Nia Wilson and Morgan Collins, the Spartans showcased outstanding performances in various events. Wilson won the 100-meter race and was the runner-up in the 200 meters, while Collins secured the state championship in the 800 meters. The team's collective effort, including victories and top placements in several events, contributed to their success. The depth and competitiveness of the 5A class made the win even more remarkable. Meanwhile, the GAC boys' team achieved a respectable sixth-place finish in the state meet.
Story 7: Tennis
Greater Atlanta Christian's boys tennis team claimed their eighth state championship by defeating Chattahoochee 3-0 in the finals. This victory marked their first boys title since 2015 and their first in Class AAAAA after moving up from AAA. The Spartans had a strong and fairly young team that performed admirably under the pressure of the state championship. They had previously lost to Chattahoochee during the regular season but managed to defeat them in the region tournament. GAC dominated the state bracket, not conceding a single point in their victories leading up to the finals. The championship match saw impressive performances from players like Jack Morrison, Ayaan Valiani, Harrison Kemp, and Jason Kim, who secured the clinching point. It was a closely contested match, and GAC emerged victorious with a 3-0 score.
Story 8: Heat
The Gwinnett Heat, Gwinnett County Public Schools' Adapted Sports team, clinched the junior varsity state championship in wheelchair football with a thrilling 26-23 victory over the Houston County Junior Sharks. After a tied score in the first overtime, the Heat's Jeremiah Hopson delivered a touchdown pass to Randall Montanez, forcing a second extra period. In double overtime, Hopson sealed the win with a game-winning field goal. The victory marked the team's third state championship of the year, following victories in wheelchair handball and wheelchair basketball. The Heat remained unbeaten with a perfect 21-0 record across all three sports. The program is open to students from first grade to 12th grade with physical disabilities.
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