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Dawson County Schools see 94 percent special education graduation rate
Exceptional Children program honored at board of education meeting
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The top winners of the art and writing contests held during Exceptional Children’s Week received trophies at the April 16 board meeting where they were honored and applauded by the board and a full crowd. - photo by Jessica Taylor
There was hardly a dry eye in the audience when, Hershel Bennett, director of the Exceptional Children program, took the podium at Monday night’s board of education meeting. “Tonight’s a big night for exceptional children. It’s like our Oscars,” Bennett said, smiling as he addressed the room. Many individuals and groups were honored during the night’s festivities which included big announcements and honors for the program as a whole. “Exceptional Children’s Week is not about exceptional children. It’s about incorporating all students to understand the value of exceptional children,” said Bennett.
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First Baptist Church hosts celebration with stunt show
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A member of the Real Encounter ministry does a BMX bike stunt at the event on Sunday. - photo by Rio White
The First Baptist Church of Dawsonville hosted its Vacation Bible School kick-off event on Sunday, June 5, complete with inflatables, a petting zoo, bluegrass music and a stunt show featuring a motorcycle and BMX bikes.
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