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November 2004:

Trojan Fall Sports

The football team ended up with a 3-7 record (1-3 region). The team has fought hard through a lot of setbacks. We are all proud of our Banneker Trojans. The varsity volleyball team ended up with a record of 9-19. The JV volleyball team ended up with a 6-11 record. Both teams fought hard in a very competitive region and we are all proud of them at Banneker. Banneker Boys rank 9th in AAA in Cross Country. The Banneker Team believes they can pull into the top 3 and maybe number #1 if everyone steps up.

Excellence On the Gridiron

After a fantastic senior campaign, Carlos Thomas was selected to play in the GACA Georgia North/South Classic All-Star Football Game. Despite having his season shorten three games by injury, Carlos gained over 1000 all-purpose yards and led the team in scoring with 8 touchdowns. Carlos will be a part of the talented North squad coached by Buford High School's head football coach, Dexter Wood. A standout at a number of positions including wide receiver and defensive back, Coach Wood has yet to determine what position Carlos will play. It is likely he will also be used as a kick returner, a position he excelled at during the season, returning two for touchdowns. Because of his tremendous athletic ability, Carlos has already received a scholarship offer and has verbally committed to continue his playing career at Georgia Tech next year. Rated by several publications as one of the top 50 recruits in the nation, Carlos is still being courted by the likes of Ohio State, LSU, Purdue, Ole Miss, and Mississippi State. The game takes place in Columbus, GA at the Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Congratulations Carlos on a well deserved honor. If Carlos holds to his commitment to Georgia Tech we can all look forward to another great Banneker Alumni matchup in the Georgia / Georgia Tech state rivalry game next year. Greg Blue at defensive back for Georgia and Carlos Thomas at defensive back for Georgia Tech.

Alumni

We always love to see Banneker Alumni come back to work for their former school. CeCe Johnson the proud daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alonza Johnson graduated from Banneker High with the proud class of 1998. Ms. Johnson graduated with a 4.54 grade point average and was a member of 13 organizations while at Banneker. She furthered her education at the University of Georgia where she majored in Business Education. After graduation Ms. Johnson found her dream job at Banneker High School where she teaches Business classes. She is currently the Student Government Sponsor and a member of the band staff. Ms. Johnson is working on a Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Cincinnati.

December 2004:

Clubs

SADD (Students Against Disruptive Decisions)

The members of SADD (Students Against Disruptive Decisions) visited the Christian City Assistant Living Facility located in Union City on Saturday December 4, 2004. The SADD members provided many services like reading stories, basic household chores, song and dance, and basic exercise activities. The volunteers from SADD said they received a lot of enjoyment from the people they visited. We are proud of all the SADD members and the great volunteer work they do for the community. The young people that are a member of SADD show their concern for their future and the future of others. Keep up the good work! Link To SADD Page>>>

**Picture Gallery**

Start Over

Academics

In Complimentary of Phillips Electronics and the Atlanta Hawks, Banneker students are fortunate to receive 800 Basketball tickets to the Atlanta Hawks / Memphis Grizzlies game on December 8, 2004 at the Phillips Arena. Students that have performed high in areas of attendance, academics, and behavior will receive the tickets.

Athletes

Banneker has graduated many great athletes. Among the most recent are Darius Watts, a wide receiver for the NFL Denver Broncos; Greg Blue, a strong safety for the University Of Georgia Bulldogs; and Lavon Thomas, a wide receiver for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. When you see these and other great Banneker Alumni athletes on TV, and hear about them on the radio remember them as Trojans first.

Georgia and Georgia Tech both played outstanding in this years state rivalry game. Even more outstanding was the play of two former Banneker students. Greg Blue for Georgia and Lavon Thomas for Georgia Tech were both in the plays and on top of their game from kickoff to final play. We are all very proud of these two former

Banneker Trojans. Both men represented themselves, their school, and their formal high school (Banneker) exceptionally well.

January 2005:

Staff

CARING IS THE KEY!

The last three years behind the walls of the clinic at Banneker High School seem to have gone by like a whirlwind. In fact, considering all that has been accomplished, it seems more like five years have elapsed. It all began with the hiring of Ceola Johnson, a clinic assistant who apparently believes that caring is the key.

Ms. Johnson hit the ground running by organizing the clinic; stocking it with first-time, first-aide products and equipment such as wheel chairs, a blood pressure monitor, a telephone, a printer and shredder. Although some of these items where purchased, Ms. Johnson was instrumental in getting many of the items through donations. She recently requested and received two-way radios to improve communication during emergencies throughout the school. She also has been the catalyst behind encouraging more staff members to become aware of and involved in assisting in health care needs at the school. As a result of Ms. Johnson's countless emails and telephone calls, Banneker now has 15 CPR certified employees and at least ten staff members that have attended AED training. Caring is the key.

Johnson also initiated a tracking and educating system for pregnant teens, in connection with the "Sheltering Arms"

program that will provide free child care and parenting classes for pregnant teens that enroll in their program. Caring is the key.

Ms. Johnson was also one of the nominees for employee of the year for the 2003-2004 school term; and she was assigned by the principal to serve as Banneker's site coordinator for the AED program. Caring is the key.

Thanks to Margaret Walker for the information.

Alumni

WHERE'S WOOT !

Remember that really nice guy in the 2003-2004 school year that turned into the true enemy for any opposing team on the football field. Demarcus Johnson was one of the finest running backs to ever come out of Banneker High School. Where is he now? The last we heard of Demarcus he was a freshman at Mississippi State on a scholarship as a backup running back for the Bulldogs. Woot did not see much action on the field this year as a true freshman but talk of a 2 point conversion in one of the earlier games has been noted. We all miss Woot and look forward to hearing more about him at Mississippi State in the next three years to come. Woot if you are out there, contact us at the link on the left of this page and let us know how you are doing and what you are up to.

February 2005:

Awards

Congratulations to Amber Jones for

achieving the Girls Scouts Silver Award!

Amber Jones has been in the Girl Scouts for 10 years. Amber says she has experienced many great outings with the Girls Scouts. She has done things like: Camping, Going out to eat, Volunteer work, Helping out with kids, Going to the local Nursing Home, and many more. Amber notes that the Girl Scouts offer many awards that help you get into colleges. Amber says she has worked very hard with a lot of determination and plenty of dedication in the process of receiving the Silver Award. Amber wants all to know that the Girl Scouts teaches all young ladies to respect themselves more as being an intelligent, and bright leader. We are all very proud of Amber for the hard work she has done in order to receive one of the highest awards the Girl Scouts have to offer.

Alumni

They just keep coming back to Banneker. Marcida Kinlaw is a proud graduate of the Trojan Class of 1990. While attending Banneker Mrs. Kinlaw was involved in SGA, JROTC, and the Leadership Team. She recieved a BA in English from Howard University in Washington, DC. and a Masters in Education degree from Mercer University. Mrs. Kinlaw has since returned to Banneker High School where she teaches World Literture, Contemporary Literature, and AP Literature and Composition. She sponsors the Beta Club and is the secretary for LSAC (Local School Advisory Committee). We are all fortunate to have Mrs. Kinlaw back here at Banneker.

Sports

Basketball At Its Best !

Congratulations to Mycheal Harris and Octavius Spann for being nominated for the 2005 McDonald's All American Game.

Academics

BANNEKER students receive First and Second Place at the Fulton County BOE Technology Fair.

On Febuary 5th, 2005 four students competed in the Technology Fair held at Sandy Creek Middle School. Cornelius Spencer, Mark Slade, Lavada Broomfield, and Justin Wyatt made all of us at Banneker very proud. Cornelius Spencer received 1st Place in (Graphic Design) and Mark Slade recieved 2nd Place in (Animated Graphic Design). Cornelius Spencer will move on to represent Banneker and Fulton County Schools in the State Competition. Congratulations Cornelius! We are all behind you at the state competition.

March 2005:

Alumni

Carleeza "Cece" Garrett a graduate of the 2004 class has moved on to an enormously successful college program at Albany State University. As a freshman, Cece�s Lady Ram Volleyball Team won the SIAC Championship and went on to compete at the National Level. She is currently a member of the Lady Ram Tennis Team where she competes on the singles and doubles courts. Cece�s advise to young female Trojans is to expand your options through diligent academic performance and a wide variety of extra-curricular/athletic activities. She says "whatever you do, give it your all".

This Is Camille TeBout from the class of 2004. I am writing about my success story. I am now a part of the Alabama State Universities softball team. Next year I will be on a full scholarship. I am doing pretty well in academics. Last semester I had a 3.4 GPA with 3 A's 1 B and 1 C. My major is Biology education, Pre Occupational therapy. I am looking forward to coming back to share my success with the lady Trojans softball team. That is all for now. Tell everyone I said hello.

Sincerely Yours,
Camille TeBout

Students

David Rice
Banneker Student Plays Wheelchair Basketball!
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I am taking this time to inform you about the opportunity that I am taking full advantage of playing wheelchair sports. This comes through an organization AAASP American Association of adapted sports. The teams are formed by school systems. I currently play for the organization under the Atlanta Public school system. My team just played last evening against a team from Warmsprings Georgia. This was our last regular season game, we finished undefeated. We will play in the semi finals on the 26th of this month in Columbus. The Championship game will be held March 4th at Gwinette arena. There is a website for anyone who would like more information it is www.aaasp.org. This championship is a part of the GHSA.

Chris Bell
Kindness and Respectfulness do not go unnoticed!
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I just wanted to share with you the outstanding complement one of your students received from my boss Mr. William Meagher Managing Partner of Nationwide Provident/Revanta Financial Group. Mr. William Meagher is aware that my son Edward Dudley attends Banneker High School and he began to ask me if my son or I knew a student that plays football there by the name of Chris Bell(wide receiver). He went on to say he meet the nicest kid and gave Chris high praises for his kindness and respectfulness he had shown. My boss was so excited he has Chris's name in his cell phone and gave Chris a business card.

I share this with you because, its nice to tell the good positive things that go on with our young men, and that many are really being young men, even when we are not around.

Faculty

CONGRATULATIONS TO CeCe JOHNSON

TEACHER OF THE YEAR !

Congratulations to Ms. Johnson for being selected as Banneker's teacher of the year. Ms. Johnson has worked very hard as the sponsor of many projects for the students at Banneker that go way beyond her normal duties. Her time, effort, dedication and understanding of the students make CeCe a special teacher. CeCe Johnson the proud daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alonza Johnson graduated from Banneker High with the proud class of 1998. Ms. Johnson graduated with a 4.54 grade point average and was a member of 13 organizations while at Banneker. She furthered her education at the University of Georgia where she majored in Business Education. After graduation Ms. Johnson found her dream job at Banneker High School where she teaches Business classes. She is currently the Student Government Sponsor and a member of the band staff. Ms. Johnson is working on a Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Cincinnati.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ANNETTE CHESTER

STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR !

Congratulations to Annette Chester (Technology Specialist) for being selected as Banneker's staff member of the year. Ms. Chester's dedication to her work goes way beyond her job description. You can find Ms. Chester at Banneker early in the morning making sure things are running right before anyone else has to deal with it. Her best attribute is her friendliness and willingness to help students and other staff members with problems. It is no wonder that her colleagues voted her their staff member of the year.

Congratulations to both CeCe Johnson and Annette Chester. We are all very proud of you both and know you will represent Banneker very well.

Sports

Octavius Spann plays in the North/South All Star Game !

Congratulations to Octavius Spann for being nominated for the North/South All Star Game..

March 2005:

Sports

Trojan Athletes Choose Colleges:

Banneker continues its tradition of sending great athletes to great colleges. The number of Trojan athletes sent to colleges in the past to continue their career in all sports are way to numerous to list. Many have had amazing college careers including playing in the Pro's after college. We are proud of the Banneker students listed below and know they will continue the Trojan tradition of excellence. Congratulations:

Carlos Thomas - University of South Carolina

Jada Brown - Ole Miss

Chris Pane - Albany State University

Darrin Brown - Southern Union Community College

Darryl Brown - Southern Union Community college

Students

History And Art Collaborate To Create Banneker Pride >>

What Does Chemistry, Ecology & Art Have In Common?>>

May 2005:

Students

9th GRADE CELEBRATION

Banneker High School recognized 9th grade student achievement May 17, 2005

Banneker officially recognized 105 9th grade students because of their academic achievement and conduct Fall Semester, 2004. The celebration included music and ice cream. Each student also received a free ticket to attend Six Flags Over Georgia, complimentary of

The Atlanta Coca-Cola Bottling Company.

Thanks go out to The Coca-Cola Company and all involved in making this a great event.

August 2005:

FRESHMEN ORIENTATION!

A Huge Success !

The Freshmen Orientation for the 2005-2006 school year was a huge success. Thanks to all the staff members, parents, and students that made it all possible. The new students to Banneker learned a lot and are now more ready than ever to start their new academic careers in High School. Special thanks goes out to the new freshmen who took their time to show interest in their education.

FRESHMEN ORIENTATION PICTURE GALLERY!
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October 2005:

Brandon Parker, the first African-American

in his Boy Scout Troop 136 to achieve

the rank of Eagle Scout in 45 years.

Brandon Parker's motto for his life is, "Don't try it, do it". Brandon has lived up to his motto as a Boy Scot. The achievement of Eagle Scout does not come easy. Mr. Parker had to earn 12 required merit badges, including First Aid and Communications. He also taught younger scouts and participated in various community service projects including building a concrete sidewalk for the handicapped and mentally challenged. The Banneker Family is very proud of Brandon. Congratulations go out to Banneker Senior Brandon Parker for a job well done.

TEACHER OF THE MONTH

Mr. John Williams has been selected by his colleagues as the Teacher of the Month (August 15 - September 15, 2005).

Dr. Holmes presented Mr. Williams with two tickets to attend the Atlanta Falcons game on Sunday, October 2, 2005, complimentary of the Atlanta Coca-Cola Bottling Company. He will be invited to attend the Principal's Breakfast on October 31, 2005.

Congratulations to Mr. Williams on his recognition.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Officer Charles Callahan has been selected by his colleagues as the School Professional Employee of the Month (August15 - September 15, 2005). Officer Callahan received two tickets to attend the Atlanta Falcons Football game on Sunday, October 2, 2005, complimentary of the Atlanta Coca-Cola Bottling company. He will be invited to attend the Principal's Breakfast on October 31, 2005.

Congratulations to Officer Callahan.

December 2005:

David Rice Story Click Here >>

January 2006:

BANNEKERS VERY OWN ISAIAH SCOTT IS SELECTED FOR THE

ATLANTA DRUMLINE!

The A-Squad is the touring corps of C.R.E.A.M. It will be selected to play at most of the major and high visibility engagements as well as most Atlanta Hawks games. This corps will also take part in drum line and drum corps competitions across the country.

Former Trojan Does Well (Greg Blue)!

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February 2006:

CONGRATULATIONS!

1ST Place

Fulton County Schools Technology Fair

Jeremy Brown took a project from his Information Technology class at Banneker High School and turned it into a 1st place award at the Fulton County Schools Technology Fair. Mr. Brown qualified to compete when he place at the Southside Technology Fair held at Creekside High school. He then enhanced his project and entered it at the Fulton County Fair against all the other students in Fulton County. Jeremy received first place in the Internet/Intranet category within his age group. Mr. Brown also went home from the competition with a new lab top computer. Jeremy we are very proud of you and wish you good luck at the state level.

March 2006:

CONGRATULATIONS TO Berdell Johnson

TEACHER OF THE YEAR !

CONGRATULATIONS TO SMILEY JAMES

STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR !

Congratulations to Smiley James for being selected as Banneker's staff member of the year. Ms. James dedication to her work goes way beyond her job description. Her best attribute is her friendliness and willingness to help students and other staff members with problems. It is no wonder that her colleagues voted her their staff member of the year.

Congratulations to both Berdell Johnson and Smiley James. We are all very proud of you both and know you will represent Banneker very well.

Ms. Johnson and Ms. James were presented with roses.

Both were then escorted my Banneker Band Members to a waiting Limo.

Ms. Johnson and Ms. James enjoyed a great lunch with principal Mr. Middleton.

April 2006:

BANNEKER'S JV MATH TEAM TAKES 1ST PLACE

IN THE TEAM COMPETITION !

Banneker's JV Math Team coached by Mr. Lee won

1st Place in the Team Competition at the Fulton County

Math Tournament.

Breanna Brown won 1st Place in the Written Test and

1st Place Overall Score.

Ciara White won 2nd place Combined Score.

This is a great accomplishment showing

Banneker's determination to put academics first.

CONGRATULATIONS TO BREANNA BROWN, CIARA WHITE, MR. LEE AND THE ENTIRE JV MATH TEAM!!

HEALTH FAIR 2006 <<Click Here

ALTERNATES 2006

GOVERNOR'S HONORS PROGRAM

Bre'Anna Brown Communicative Arts

Elliott Nyaku Biology

Cruse Pettaway Technology

Britnei Willis (BHS Senior) through the JROTC department was selected to go on the 2006 Winter Weekend trip with former president and Mrs. Carter. The program is called Youth Force and was a paid trip for five days in Colorado.

Senior Jeremy Harp has been accepted to Yale and Brown Universities.

Congratulations Jeremy!

Congratulations to Ms Scretchen (Banneker Science Department) on her acceptance to the Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence 2006 Leadership Institute. She is one of twenty educators accepted into this program from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia (she is one of only 7 from the state of Georgia!).

She will spend a week at the Duke University Marine Laboratory working with researchers, scientists, and other educators developing lesson plans and conducting research.

August 2006:

Banneker Students Attend Camp Medicine In Grenada!

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October 2006:

� CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS. CLEMENTINE WHITE OUR SEPTEMBER 2006 TEACHER OF THE MONTH!

Mrs. White, with 31 years of teaching experience, states that she continues to teach because "it is her calling". Mrs. White also states that she sees tremendous teaching potential in many of our young faculty members specifically Mr. Jason Faulk, a second year teacher.

Adored by her students and colleagues, Mrs. White sets high expectations and works beyond measure to assist in meeting those expectations.

Let's all take a moment to congratulate Mrs. White, our September 2006 TEACHER OF THE MONTH!

Banneker Recieves

BronzeAward! >> Click Here

Banneker Art Walk! >> Click Here

Banneker Students Chosen For ADL Mission! >> Click Here

Homecoming 2006! >> Click Here

November 2006:

Competition Squad Earns 2nd Place! >> Click Here

Banneker's Own Receives Award! >> Click Here

College & Career Fair A Huge Success ! >> Click Here

Competition Squad Earns 2nd Place! >> Click Here

Banneker Students Attend SkillsUSA Conf.! >> Click Here

Teacher Of The Month!

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Gerald Robinson Makes Banneker Proud!

December 2006:

CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. GOSA OUR DECEMBER 2006

TEACHER OF THE MONTH!

Edward Gosa is the Banneker High School November/December Teacher of the Month. Mr. Gosa is a native of Willmington, Delaware. He has been an educator for 18 years. He is inspired by his mom (a high school teacher at his former high school). Mr. Gosa�s future plans are to join administration. Please take a moment to congratulate Mr. Gosa, our November/December Teacher of the Month.

January 2007

:Banneker Teacher Recognized By School Board ! >>Click

1st Semester!

All A Students! More>

February 2007

GA ADAPTIVE PE TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Banneker's own Ms. Sims has been chosen as the Georgia Adaptive PE Teacher of the Year. This is an outstanding accomplishment and the entire Banneker Family is very proud of you.

CONGRATULATIONS Ms. Sims!!

JV Math Team wins 1st Place! >>Click

TEACHER OF THE MONTH

Let us congratulate Ms. Marscida Kinlaw our January 2007 Teacher of the Month.
Ms. Kinlaw, an educator of 7.5 years, is well-respected among faculty and students alike. She was inspired to teach by a well-known educator, Mrs. Georgia McSwain. Ms. Kinlaw recognizes the tremendous potential in new teachers such as Mathew Patterson, described as intelligent, creative, and curious.

This month we honor Ms. Kinlaw�s professionalism and commitment to education as she looks to a future of published literary works.

March 2007

Scholastic Award Breakfast! >>Click

Banneker Track Star!

The faculty, staff and administration of Banneker High School would like to give a special shout out to senior Brandon Lowe. Featured in the latest edition of RISE Magazine as one of greater Atlanta's All-Area Track Athletes, Brandon is ranked #4 in the nation in the 200M dash, and is highly recruited by several division 1 schools, including Clemson, NC@Chaper Hill, the Univ. of Tennessee, Texas Christian Univ., Southern Univ., and Alabama State Univ. Why the shout out you ask? Most recently, Brandon has been invited by the Nike Corporation to participate in the Nike National Scholastic Meet in NYC beginning March 8, 2007. Good Luck Brandon and bring home the GOLD!

Mr. Lee / Fulton County Teacher Of The Year! >>Click

The Gift Of Art! >>Click

April 2007

PLENTY OF TROJAN PRIDE! >>Click

LUDACRIS

My most influential teacher !

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Sept. 2007

Pep Rally Pictures!

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Trojan Alumni Serves The Community Well!

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