This is the third of three stories full of school news from the most recent Gordon Life.



AMS introduces the new class of Warriors

Ashworth Middle School gave its new sixth grade students a crash-course seminar on what it means to be a “Warrior.”

The faculty and staff at Ashworth spoke of the importance of walking with a purpose and never settling for mediocrity as these new students join the Ashworth family from Swain, Red Bud, Tolbert, and Belwood Elementary schools on Wednesday, Aug. 24.

“Respect + Responsibility = Results” was the theme emphasized to a crowd of 230 students. Accomplished Ashworth alumni came down from Gordon Central High School to talk about the importance of being involved in academics, athletics, and other activities offered.

Expectations have never been higher at Ashworth as students continue to meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) standards in Georgia.

When asked how many students wanted to go to college, everyone raised their hands in collective excitement. Ashworth Middle School expects another great year of achieving, motivating, and succeeding in Gordon County.

CHS science students 'chill out'

Kaitlyn Smith (left) and Bailey Edwards “chilled out” in Calhoun High School’s chemistry and honors physical science classes. The students worked on science standards SC6 and SC1 to see how cold they could get ice to freeze. Standard SC6 affects motion of atoms and molecules in chemical and physical processes possess; in SC1, students will analyze the nature of matter and its classifications. Using the same methods for making homemade ice cream, some students were able to get the ice as cold as negative 21 degrees Celsius.

Owens receives ‘Off Broadway Scholarship’

Myliltia Owens, 21, a student at Shorter University, recently received a $1,500 scholarship for the 2011-2012 school year.

The “Off Broadway Scholarship” is offered by the Two Ten Foundation.

Owens of Adairsville is a business major, minoring in music. She is a member of the Shorter Marching Band, NW Ga. Winds ensemble and a 2008 graduate of Gordon Central High School.

Her parents are Dale and Angie Davis.