CARROLLTON, GA — Three Carrollton High School Trojan Band seniors, Cadence Carr, Yael Ramirez and Haley Rowell, were recognized as the first recipients of the CHS Trojan Band Leadership scholarship totaling $6,000. Sponsored by an anonymous donor, the scholarship was awarded during the annual Band BBQ fundraiser on April 30. 

The scholarship was established to honor students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, commitment, and service within the Trojan Marching Band program. Each recipient will receive a $2,000 award to support their continued education.

Eligible students are those who have served in the program’s highest student leadership roles, including Band Captain and Drum Major. These positions are earned through a rigorous selection process that includes leadership training, participation in a leadership clinic, and interviews with a panel of band staff representing multiple levels of the district’s music program.

“These students are outstanding representatives of the leadership culture within our program,” said CCS Director of Bands Dr. Chris Carr. “Their commitment goes far beyond performance. They lead with humility, serve with integrity, and positively influence those around them, setting the standard for excellence each day.”

At the core of the Trojan Band program is the philosophy of HUSTLE—Humility, Scholarship, Trust, and Leadership—which ultimately leads to Excellence. These scholarship recipients embody those values through their daily actions.

“This recognition is about more than a financial award,” Carr added. “It affirms the character, discipline, and leadership these students have demonstrated and challenges them to carry those values forward into the next chapter of their lives.”

This scholarship initiative reinforces the Trojan Band’s commitment to developing not only skilled musicians but also leaders prepared to make a meaningful impact in their communities. 

Pictured from left are Dr. Chris Carr, band director; Cadence Carr, band captain; Yael Ramirez, drum major; and Haley Rowell, drum major.

CARROLLTON, GA — Six Carrollton High School seniors were recognized on May 4 at Military, Academic, and Future Educator Signing Day to celebrate their commitments to joining the armed forces.

Christian Duboirant signed to join the Georgia Army National Guard; Aaron Holden enlisted in the United States Army; Erick Perez Montenegro signed with the United States Marine Corps; Christian Gomez, Jayden Palmer, and De’quantae Tucker enlisted in the United States Navy. 

CHS Principal Dr. Ian Lyle congratulated the students on this significant milestone in their lives.

“We are proud of these students for enlisting in our armed forces,” said Lyle. “Each has worked hard throughout their time at Carrollton High School, and we are honored that they will take the skills that they have learned and apply them to serve our country.”
 

Carrollton High School seniors were recognized on May 4 for enlisting in the military. Pictured in the front row, from left, are De’quantae Tucker (U.S. Navy), Christian Gomez (U.S. Navy), Aaron Holden (U.S. Army), and in the back row, Jayden Palmer (U.S. Navy), Christian Duboirant (Georgia Army National Guard), and Erick Perez Montenegro (U.S. Marines).
 

CARROLLTON, GA — Three Carrollton High School seniors were recognized on May 4 at Military, Academic, and Educator Signing Day to celebrate their accomplishments of receiving significant academic scholarships to their respective schools.

Jaira Garcia Cruz received scholarships totaling $321,868 to support her education at Emory University; Venkata Koppireddy received the Presidential Scholarship to Mercer University as well as community-backed scholarships worth $183,887; and Liam Price was awarded Grinnell College’s Founders’ Scholarship and Grinnell Choice Scholarship in addition to granted funds totaling $337,352.

CHS Principal Dr. Ian Lyle congratulated the students on their accomplishments.

“I am proud of these students for pursuing their academic goals and receiving substantial scholarship funds to support their educational pursuits,” said Lyle. “Each has worked hard throughout their time at Carrollton High School, and we look forward to celebrating their continued success.”
 

Carrollton High School seniors were recognized on May 4 for receiving significant academic scholarships. Pictured from left are CHS seniors Liam Price, Jaira Garcia Cruz, and Venkata Koppireddy.