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Ode to our graduates

We have proudly watched our 54 grads walk across the stage and now we can all exhale and exclaim: What a wonderful year it’s been, Georgia Connections Academy!

It takes a village to get to the end of every school year. At a virtual charter school like ours it takes students, parental learning coaches, teachers and even a Principal!

Our graduates were blessed with multiple scholarships, which we believe is a testimonial not only to their hard work but to their promise. We have rising stars among us, and even for the most cynical, it makes a heart beat with pride knowing there are young people ready to do great things in this world.

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Our President Barack Obama took office saying that America is still a place where all things are possible, the dreams of our founders are still alive, and the person giving voice to ideas that make a difference still of importance.

I am proud to see so many young men and women from Georgia give substance to this statement of hope. I salute those who have taken the time to study and learn, to better their minds, and fashion plans of action that will make us proud, whether in college or at a career.

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You, young graduate, are our hope and at Georgia Connections Academy, we salute you. And for those of you not yet sure of where you belong in this world, we invite you to join us and find a better school and a path to success!

Sincerely,
Principal Heather Robinson

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