GASC AWARDS 

Congratulations to our 2023 recipients!  

Individual Awards:

High School: 
Cheryl Ngyuen from Houston County
​Middle School:
Kennedy Simon from North Gwinnett Middle
Andrew Bolin of Alpharetta High School
No Submissions Entered
$500 scholarship recipient:
Jocelyn May from Dacula High School
$1000 scholarship recipient:
Journee Jordan from Wayne County High School
High School: Gianna Castro
Middle School: Tessa Pope
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Council Awards:

Alpharetta High School
Gwinnett School of Math, Science, and Technology
H.V. Jenkins High School
Houston County High School 
Meadowcreek High School
Mountain View High School
Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology
West Forsyth High School
Outstanding Student Relations Project:
High School: Rockdale Magnet for "Back to School Week"
Middle School: Hilsman for "Rising Leaders"

Outstanding Student Recognition Project:
High School: Rockdale Magnet for "10th & 11th Grade Awards Night"
Middle School: No submissions entered
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Outstanding Social Media:
High School: West Forsyth
Middle School: Hilsman 

Outstanding School Spirit and Pride Project:
High School: Duluth for "Homecoming Week"
Middle School: Thomson for "Custodial Appreciation"

Outstanding School Service Project:
High School: Seckinger for "12 days of kindness"
Middle School: Shiloh for "Treats for Halloween"
Outstanding Fundraising Project:
High School: Alpharetta for "Chipotle Fundraiser"
Middle School: Turner County for "Fall Festival"

Outstanding Faculty/Staff Recognition & Relations Project:
High School: H.V. Jenkins for "Little Red Wagon Appreciation"
Middle School: Hilsman for "Teacher Drink Cart"

Outstanding Community Service Project- Outreach:
High School: Mountain View for "Halloween Hallways"
Middle School: Turner County for "Thanksgiving Project"

Outstanding Community Service Project- Fundraising:
High School: Peachtree Ridge for "Fall Festival
Middle School: Hilsman for "Canned Food Drive"

Outstanding Citizenship/ Patriotism Project:
High School: Rockdale Magnet for "Meet and Greet"
Middle School: Shiloh for "Honoring Veterans"
Outstanding Leadership Project:
High School: 
Rockdale Magnet for "The Best is Yet to Come Leadership Retreat"
Middle School: Hilsman for "Student Advisory Board"
Brookwood High School for Miracle Marathon
Pierce County High School for Encouraging Encounters
Turner County Middle School for Thanksgiving Meal Boxes

Special Awards:

2023 Recipient: Kristin Murphy
In the mid-80s, Shirley Quenzer became involved in GASC and over the next 30+ years she would serve as advisor to students serving in every officer position; Senior Counselor, Dean of Women, Assistant Director, Director for the BLAST Summer camp, and the GASC Executive Director from 2005-2009.  
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In 2007, the GASC Executive Board voted to create the Quenzer Loving Cup Award to honor Shirley’s constant dedication to the service of others.  The award is to be given to a school or individual who has shown extra care to GASC with his/her time, talent and work beyond expectations.