December 17, 2019
CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles
Communications Manager
lwiles@mariettaga.gov
770.794.5509
MARIETTA – On Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Strand Theatre, Mayor Steve Tumlin hosted the 2nd Annual Mayor’s Awards for the Marietta City Schools System. As part of the ceremony, awards were given to one staff member, one volunteer, and one student from each of the Marietta City Schools.
The “Be Somebody Award” is given to a staff member who demonstrates the values of making a positive difference in the lives of their students and the Marietta Community.
The “Birney Award,” named for the founder of the PTA, Alice Birney of Marietta, is given to a volunteer who goes above and beyond to support the school and the Marietta Community.
The “Blue Devil Award” is given to a student who demonstrates a positive attitude, exceptional character, and a great work ethic.
The “Unsung Hero Award” is given to a student who displays heroism or bravery and is honored by the Marietta Police Department and the Marietta Fire Department.
Be Somebody Award:
Candace Torrence, AL Burruss Elementary
Andrea Archuleta, Dunleith Elementary
Marisa Gonzales, Hickory Hills Elementary
Cara Creger, Lockheed Elementary
Idris Johnson, Park Street Elementary
Lydia Grant, West Side Elementary
Al McDaniel, Marietta Center for Advanced Academics
Elizabeth Thomas, Early Learning Center
Tamara Edwards, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
Troy Duke, Marietta Middle School
Margarita Ojeda, Marietta High School
Birney Award:
Amy Barnes, AL Burruss Elementary
Keisha Brown, Dunleith Elementary
Sarah Reed, Hickory Hills Elementary
Pastor David Scott, Lockheed Elementary
John Silvey, Park Street Elementary
Carol Young, Sawyer Road Elementary
Andy Gaines, West Side Elementary
Sharon Calloway, Marietta Center for Advanced Academics
Rotary Club of Marietta, Early Learning Center
Krissty Foster, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
Deloras Powell, Marietta Middle School
David Jones, Marietta High School
Blue Devil Award:
Oscar Dixon, AL Burruss Elementary
Abdul Ruffai, Dunleith Elementary
Jostyn S. Mejia, Hickory Hills Elementary
Gabriel Francisco, Lockheed Elementary
Michael Martin, Park Street Elementary
Kennedy Davis, Sawyer Road Elementary
Bo Hurley, West Side Elementary
Raven Williams, Marietta Center for Advanced Academics
Jade Sadler, Early Learning Center
Martavious Lee Ross, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
Faith Stewart, Marietta Middle School
Faith Kumi, Marietta High School
City of the Arts Award:
Luis Badillo, Marietta High School
Unsung Hero Award:
Scarlett Hankins, Marietta High School
Caroline Hankins, Marietta High School
Mary Claire Hankins, Marietta High School