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The CHALKBOARD<br />
rankin county Schools<br />
Northwest<br />
Academic Achievements<br />
Northwest <strong>Rankin</strong> has become a leader in the state of Mississippi<br />
among high schools, drawing from a wealth of talented students<br />
and teachers to spread its influence across <strong>Rankin</strong> County, the<br />
metro area, and the state. One area in which Northwest has<br />
strived to excel is academics, and it is safe to say it has achieved its<br />
goals. Six students received the honor of National Merit Semifinalist<br />
after scoring in the top 98% of the state on the PSAT test,<br />
and more than thirty seniors scored better than a thirty on the<br />
ACT. Two seniors received an appointment to the United States<br />
Naval Academy in Annapolis, along with one senior getting the<br />
Star Student Award.<br />
In recent state competitions, the Beta Club brought home first<br />
place prizes in poetry, computer literacy, and pencil drawing as<br />
many students showed off their various talents and skills. At the<br />
Mississippi School of Math and Science Math Competition,<br />
Northwest <strong>Rankin</strong> placed third overall, a terrific achievement for<br />
the school as it has continued to improve.<br />
Academics are extremely important at Northwest, but we also<br />
strive to bring the community together. The student government<br />
recently hosted a community 5-K and kids’ fun run. Different<br />
businesses in the community sponsored the event and people from<br />
across the area came together for a fun-filled day. Community<br />
leaders were also invited in for Business in the Classroom to share<br />
with students on various topics ranging from colleges to running<br />
businesses. We are Northwest. We are Cougars. We are community.<br />
dance team<br />
The Northwest <strong>Rankin</strong> High School Cougarettes placed 13th<br />
in the nation at the UDA National Dance Team Championship<br />
held at Disney in Orlando, Florida. They competed against many<br />
teams from across the country and were the only team from<br />
Mississippi to compete in the National Dance Team Championship.<br />
They received the national bid after placing first at Mississippi<br />
State UDA Dance Camp in June 2015.<br />
First Row, Seniors: Jade Jackson, Sarah Hamilton Ridgway, Kelsey Burkes<br />
(captain), Reagan Patrick (captain) and Meagan Matthews; Second Row, Juniors:<br />
Jewell Hinton, Nicole Iannelli, Kayla Kirkpatrick, Lauren Mackey, Meghan<br />
McClaskey, Kristen Hale, Bayleigh Hall and Aliyah Bracey, Third Row,<br />
Freshman: Olivia Richardson, Abby Bonds, Taylor Binkley, sophomores: Shelby<br />
Connerly, Avery Bridgers and Carolyn White.<br />
88 • <strong>April</strong>/<strong>May</strong> <strong>2016</strong>
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