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A genuine excitement for and interest in the nation’s government and history led one Thomas County Central High School student to a prestigious recognition.

Grady Electric Membership Corp., or Grady EMC, selected junior Heali Patel as its representative on the 2024 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, commonly called the Washington Youth Tour. Patel prevailed over several other applicants in Thomasville and Thomas County.

“I feel blessed to be selected to represent my school, community, and even my state on this tour,” Patel said. “I was elated when I heard that I was chosen. I immediately called my mom to tell her the good news. Then, I rushed to find Mrs. [Erin] White and Dr. [Erin] Rehberg.”

This trip is a week-long immersion into the nation’s capital to learn more about its history and government. Erin White, system MERIT director and Advanced Placement coordinator, told Patel about the tour.

“It’s a great opportunity for Heali, and I’m so excited that she’ll get to represent our community,” White said. “Heali interacts with people very well and is very interested in public service.”

TCCHS Assistant Principal Dr. Erin Rehberg said the school’s thrilled Patel received this selection. Joining Patel will be high school students selected by other electric cooperatives from around the state and nationwide. 

“This opportunity promises an extraordinary adventure for students, and I am confident that Heali will thrive amidst the company of fellow high-achieving peers from across the state as she explores the nation's capital,” Rehberg said.

Thomas County Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School recognizes first and second graders for outstanding character attributes on a monthly basis.  Homeroom teachers selected one child per class that exemplified the character word for January:  honesty.  These January Character Kids are pictured with Principal Robin Binion and represent what “honesty” looks like each and every day:  (first row) Braylen Mitchell, Pedro Perez Rivera, Everly Greene, Joseph Edwards, Alex Asbell, Zy Crump, Zailey McLeod; (second row) Hanah River Daniels, Eleck Edenfield, Zyon Holton, Ruben McGowan, Makenna Ballard, Austin Hester, Gaspar Escobar, Katherine McMullen, Luke Bozeman, Carson Revels, Pierce Shaver; (third row) Sadie Christie, Timothy Brown, Braelynn Cross, Kaiden Futch, Olivia Mills, Penelope Ray, Zoey Ivey, Maya Costley, Heaven Moriss, Quardell Johnson, Fallon Steinberg, and Raelyn Drew.   Not pictured:  Kyle Branham, Mikayla Carter, Serenity Clayton, Braelyn Dasher, Kamden Gartner, Jack Harrison, Emmalie Martinez, Anthony Lopez Ramirez, and Jai’liyah Rogers.