Thillen Education Foundation Contributes $39,500 to Greene County High School Student Post Graduate Fund for the Feb–Apr Quarter

Seniors Tiejah Darby, Shayla Pope, and Ry’yunnah Parrish were recognized for their outstanding community service and are pictured here with Career Coach Kathy Kelly.

Greensboro, GA — Thillen Education Foundation, in collaboration with Greene College & Career Academy, proudly revealed the latest recipients of the Dave Dollar Awards during its quarterly reception on Tuesday, April 16. The event, hosted at the Greene College and Career Academy, brought together Career Coaches, parents, family members, friends, and school staff to commend students for their exceptional efforts during the past quarter.

Over the course of the 2023-2024 school year, Greene County high school students have earned over $100,000 in Dave Dollar Awards. More awards and recognition will be presented at the Senior Honors Night on May 20, 2024.

The Tiger of the Month Award was presented to Senior Shariah Terrell.

Dave Dollar Awards program is a distinctive program designed to reward students attending Greene College & Career Academy for their hard work throughout their four years of high school. These Dave Dollars transition into real dollars upon the students' graduation from Greene County High School. In addition to these earned financial incentives to excel, the program also provides each student with a career coach throughout their high school career.

Students who earn Dave Dollars have the flexibility to utilize their funds based on their chosen path post-graduation. For those pursuing further education, the earned funds can be applied to expenses associated with starting college or a certification program. For those entering the workforce immediately, the funds can be employed to acquire professional supplies essential for initiating their careers. Additionally, students opting for military service can use their earned funds to purchase necessary supplies for the commencement of their service or allocate them towards continuing education or career startup expenses, either during or after completing military service.

Thillen Education Foundation and Greene College & Career Academy remain committed to recognizing and supporting the hard work and dedication of students, empowering them to achieve their academic and career goals. The Dave Dollar Awards program stands as a testament to this commitment, providing tangible support and encouragement for the students' future endeavors.

Career Coach Les Stephens recognizes freshman Sean Chandler’s achievements.

CAREER COACH RECOGNITION $50 Dave Dollars
SENIORS: Zuhri Bell Jainya Brown JaQuavious Burdette Elijah Charley Keiasia Cummings Michell Flores-Simon Mason Glenn Timothy Gresham Martha Guarcas- Martinez Quindarious Jackson Jay’Shaun Jernigan Jaxson Lawrence TyQuan Lindsey Pedro Moreno Jayde Parrott Devin Porter Aiden Pursell Jania Yubisela Rios Ramos Christian Smith Rodrick Smith Christopher Soto Jordan Stonum Shariah Terrell Jarian Wright	JUNIORS: Aymie Arellano Alejo Aniyah Cameron Lavoris Cummings Jennifer Dorsey Morgan Eubanks Kimora Harper Jamarion Hill India Mapp Sha’Meria Mitchell Senajia Peek Jesus Quiroz-Garcia Ariana Ross Sumer Salters Kayla Sigman Karla Tirado Adrian Tirado-Rocha Jayla Turner MaRyah West Faith Wilson	SOPHOMORES: Gonnie Armstrong Areona Baugh Joseph Brown Carla Dunn Jocelyn Esquivel Vaca Jonathan Gonzales-Hervert August Haynes Haddon Maloy James Marshall Derrion Miller Ja’Nera Nesbitt Markecia Reid Jailen Ruff Domonique Shelton Brianna Tirado Jevohn Walker May-Lynn Watson Cassandrason Wilson	FRESHMEN: Amarius Cummings Sean Chandler Faith Brown Danaya Drown Ta’leah Dorsey Jamariea Dunn JaQuez Hull Lantrez Jones Melvin Lawrence Mareyon Miller Lillian Mitchell Oliver Sanchez-Urbina Torriah Stinson Vicente Reyes Ruvalcaba Sannea Wyatt

Sophomores were rewarded with Dave Dollars for their community service.

TEACHER RECOGNITION - STUDENT OF THE MONTH – $50 Dave Dollars
SENIOR: Zuhri Bell Nyla Lawrence Omarious Pounds	JUNIOR: Ruby Abarca-Sanchez Morgan Eubanks Kevin Wynn	SOPHOMORE: Ollie Bryant Xykate Wallace Londin Wright	FRESHMAN: Faith Brown Torriah Stinson Caden Wimbish

COMMUNITY SERVICE – $50 Dave Dollars
SENIORS: Tiejah Darby Eric Dolan Ry’yunnah Parrish Shayla Pope	JUNIORS: Aymie Arellano Alejo Tiana Brockington Jennifer Dorsey Bobby Porter	SOPHOMORES: Gonnie Armstrong Brockton Evans Jorquez Kilpatrick Jailyn McKellar	FRESHMEN: Charles Bowman Tirajai Heath Arrissa Robinnson Caden Wimbish

ATTENDANCE (Drawing) – $25 Dave Dollars
SENIORS: Santos Abarca Zander Adair-Smith Justin Ash Taylor Lamar Cordarious Mitchell Ja’Mya Redd	JUNIORS: Javius Cleveland Ryder Eschbach Kimora Holliday Tamari Roberts Markayla Ward Faith Wilson	SOPHOMORES: Cinthya De Leon Escobar Kyla Gresham Jailyn McKellar Derrion Miller Markecia Reid Walker Salemi	FRESHMEN: Maria Chason Lucas Edwards Erionna Grimsley Jestin Jones Shamiria Pope Justin Robertson

Freshmen Charles Bowman, Tirajai Heath, Arrissa Robinson and Caden Wimbish were honored for outstanding community service.

TIGER OF THE MONTH – $100 Dave Dollars

Keshawn Jernigan (Class of 2024)

Shariah Terrell (Class of 2024)

A’ziah Dolvin (Class of 2026)

IF YOU ARE A 2022 OR 2023 GREENE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE WHO HAS NOT YET REDEEMED YOUR DAVE DOLLARS, PLEASE CONTACT Shannon Daniel, Scholarship Coordinator, at sldaniel31024@gmail.com Thillen Education Foundation

Based in Greensboro, GA, the 501(c)(3) Thillen Education Foundation (TEF) is a distinguished community-based earned financial assistance program based on personal coaching and committed to honoring the achievements of 450+ students participating in Greene College & Career Academy at Greene County High School, a Title I school. Through business sponsorships and funding support, TEF strives to end generational poverty by financially enabling post-secondary education and skills training for hardworking students.

Learn more at www.thilleneducationfoundation.com..

Press Contact:

Dave Thillen 706.347.0572

info@thilleneducationfoundation.com

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