Lilburn Students Share Broad Prize

A total of 51 Gwinnett students — including four from Berkmar High School — will receive portion of $1 million in Broad Prize scholarships.

Four Berkmar High School students are among 51 students district-wide who will received part of $1 million in scholarships being awarded in connection with Gwinnett County Public Schools’ 2010 Broad Prize for Urban Education. Ana Barrera, Diamond Bledsoe, Ioana Creta and Kevin Jordan were selected as scholarship recipients based on their applications and the recommendations of an independent review committee comprised of admissions, enrollment and financial aid professionals from colleges and universities. Three students from Meadowcreek High School, which is fed by many Lilburn-area schools, also were on the list: Miriam Choudry, Lemien Mehari and Hiral Patel. Recipients who enroll in a four-year college will receive a $20,000 scholarship…

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A Salute to Gwinnett Education

Lilburn Business Association honors county principals for a job well done.

The Lilburn Business Association hosted a luncheon last week to honor and thank our Gwinnett County Public School principals. More than 25 principals and special guests from the school board came together with local business leaders during National Education Week to celebrate our principals for making Gwinnett County the No. 1 public school system in the country.  The guest speaker for the event was Berney Kirkland, chief of staff for Gwinnett Schools. Kirkland's topic was "Practical Ways Businesses and Gwinnett Public Schools Can Partner for Community Success," and her message to the professional audience was both motivating and informative. She congratulated the principals on playing an integral role in helping Gwinnett win the coveted …

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