2025-2026

Heba Fouitah
Grace Gambrell
Allison Jost
Taylor Marchan

Second Place - State Runners Up
200 Medley Team Relay

Heba Fouitah
Grace Gambrell
Allison Jost
Georgia Morris

Head Swim Coach - Kimberly Martin
Assistant Swim Coach - Jennifer Mihalik
Assistant Principal: Dr. Tim Martin

3rd Place Overall - Lakeside High School

Team Members:
Vera Eichenberger
Heba Fouitah
Grace Gambrell
Katherine Johnson
Allison Jost
Emily Jost
Paige Kessler 
Taylor Marchan
Clara Martin
Elizabeth Martin
Georgia Morris 
Kimberly Mullins

Head Swim Coach - Kimberly Martin
Assistant Swim Coach - Jennifer Mihalik
Assistant Principal: Dr. Tim Martin

GHSA Boys and Girls Wrestling Individual State Championship

After three consecutive years, Evans High School Senior, Michelle Kowalsky made it all the way to the finals and walked away with the State Runner-Up title in the Girls 120-pound weight class. Her Head Coach is Austin Cosper, and Principal Wade White.  

Greenbrier High School
Leonard Gallagher
State Runner-Up Boys 144-pound weight Class

Greenbrier High School Senior, Leonard Gallagher, is a 2-time State Qualifier, and this year he walked away with the State Runner-Up title in the Boys 144-pound weight class for the 5A classification. His Head Coach is Tyrone Abero, and his Principal is Chip Fulmer. 

Grovetown High School
Shaniyah McDaniel
State Champion - 125-pound Weight Class

Grovetown High School Senior, Shaniyah McDaniel is the Girl’s Wrestling State Champion in the 125-pound weight class. Shaniyah was a Preseason Folkstyle All-American, two-time State Runner Up. She was 42-0 this season, and has signed to wrestle at the University of the Cumberlands next year. Her head coach is Bruce Zuehlke and her assistant coaches are Everett McDaniel, and Lonnis Jordan. Her principal is Andrew Young. 

(Not Pictured)
Grovetown High School
Victor Smith
2nd Place - State Runner-Up in the Class 6A wrestling in the 157-pound weight class

GHSA 2025-26 Girls Wrestling Dual Team 
2nd Place - State Runners Up

This was another historic year for the Greenbrier High School Women’s Wrestling Team. On January 23, 2026, the team finished in second place at the 2026 GHSA Girls Wrestling Dual State Championship. These ladies continue a tradition of athletic excellence as this is Greenbrier’s 4th year competing and placed in the State Dual Competition. This is the 3rd consecutive year Greenbrier has competed in the State Finals. 

Team Members:

Daniella Anguiano 
 Alexus Bryan
 Ava Byrd
Reagan Carnes
Jansen Drumgoole-Senior 
Journey Drumgoole-Senior 
Malee Head
Taylor Hickok
Esperanza Huitron 
Shane Isla-Rios
Gabrielle Jefferson
Renee Jetter-Senior 
Hannah Kirkland
Josie McQuillan
Tierra Parker-Senior 
Grace Patterson 
Mackenzie Shannon
Laci Sherrill
Kirra Silva
Jaidyn Smith
Kenya Solomon
Elka Stancoven
Claire Washburn

Head Coach: Donell Bradley
Assistant Coaches: Tyrone Abero, and Kevin McQuillan 
Principal: Chip Fulmer

Baker Place Elementary School 4-H Presidents

The 4-H Presidents from Baker Place Elementary School for leading the Pledge at the Board of Education meeting. Great job, student leaders. 

4-H Presidents Lead Pledge

Thanks to River Ridge Elementary and Riverside Elementary Schools' 4-H Presidents for leading the Pledge of Allegiance at the latest Board of Education meeting. Great job, student leaders. 

Drum Corps International 

A standout group of student musicians from Greenbrier High School, Harlem High School, and Lakeside High School all earned national recognition this summer through the prestigious Drum Corps International (DCI) challenge.

After passing initial auditions last fall, these talented musicians committed to months of rehearsal camps and intensive training. Their hard work paid off with performances in the elite DCI Summer Tour—an honor reserved for the most dedicated and skilled performers in the marching arts.

We’re proud to celebrate these students’ incredible achievements and the passion they bring to their craft.

Greenbrier High School 

Rigel Kotas
Marcus Snyder
Band directors are Dr. Brian Toney and Rutledge Boykin.
Greenbrier High School Principal - Chip Fulmer.

Harlem High School

Aiden McMullen
Kiernan McMullen
Band director: Mr. Curtis Carver.
Harlem High School Principal: Mr. Casey Dees. 

Lakeside High School

Hendrick Chitty
Rand Sayno
Band directors: Mr. Jared Best and Mr. Jonathan Witmer
Lakeside High School Principal: Ms. Juliet King.

Exchange Club of Columbia County

As Constitution Day recently reminded us of the importance of our nation’s founding principles, we are proud to recognize the Exchange Club of Columbia County for its continued support of the district-wide Freedom Shrine project.

Freedom Shrines are powerful visual displays featuring key U.S. documents like the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, enriching students’ understanding of American history and civic responsibility. Thanks to the Exchange Club, the Freedom Shrines in our schools exist because of their dedication.

During the 2024–2025 school year, the Club helped install Freedom Shrines in three additional schools and is partnering with the CCSD Foundation to bring three more this year. By the end of this school year, 21 CCSD schools—including all middle schools—will proudly display a Freedom Shrine, with a goal of reaching every school in the district within two years.

Beyond this initiative, the Exchange Club also leads annual campaigns that benefit our students, including a back-to-school supply drive for all eight middle schools and an annual scholarship program supporting CCSD graduates.

We’re grateful for the Exchange Club’s longstanding partnership and its unwavering commitment to our schools and community.

Euchee Creek Elementary School 4-H Presidents

Thanks to the 4-H Presidents from Euchee Creek Elementary School for leading the Pledge of Allegiance at the meeting. Great job, student leaders! 

Congratulations to all the students and advisors who contributed to this achievement. Your hard work and commitment to excellence continue to make CCSD proud!

At the National Beta Club State Convention in December 2024, Lorelai Patrick achieved a significant milestone by being elected as the 2025–2026 Georgia State Beta Club Secretary. Her leadership journey has continued to reach new heights, as she was recently named one of the Top 3 Finalists for National Beta Club Secretary.

Lorelai’s dedication to service, academic excellence, and student leadership exemplifies the values of the National Beta Club and serves as an inspiration to her peers across the state and nation. Her Beta Club Sponsors are Mary Fogarty and Angela Haygood, and her principal is Ms. Valery Reed.

Harlem High School

Lakeside High School 

State Beta Club Competition Winners
Eliana Benevides  - 2nd Place - Science
Coralyn Cairns - 3rd Place - French  
Om Doshi - 2nd place - Biomedical Health Science & 2nd place - Visual Art, Quilling; also 5th Place in Visual Art, (Quilling) in the National Level Competition   
Stephen Liu - 1st Place - Instrumentalist Solo, Flute 
Julia Min - 2nd Place - Spelling   

Musicology Team - 2nd Place
Gray Hollan
Alejandro Martinez
Holly Sun
Hannah Thomas

Sponsor: Patricia Lozano-Nunes
Lakeside High School Principal Juliet King

 

77th U.S. Junior Amateur Golf Champion
Hamilton Coleman
Lakeside High School

We are thrilled to celebrate Hamilton Coleman, a standout golfer from Lakeside High School, who recently captured the title at the 77th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship in Texas. This prestigious national win places Hamilton among the top junior golfers in the country and has earned him a spot on the 2025 U.S. Junior Ryder Cup Team, which will compete next month in New York.

Hamilton’s journey to this national stage has been marked by consistent excellence. He placed 3rd in the GHSA Boys Golf Individual State Championship and was named to the All-State Golf Team.

At our recent board meeting, we also recognized the Lakeside High School Boys Golf Team for their impressive 3rd place finish at the GHSA State Tournament. While Hamilton was unable to attend for special recognition due to his participation in a national tournament in San Francisco, his achievements continue to inspire and elevate the entire team.

Congratulations to Hamilton and the Lakeside Golf Team for representing the Columbia County School District and Lakeside High School. His sponsors are Justin Crawford and Matt Scott; the Lakeside High School Principal is Ms. Juliet King. 

 

Lakeside High School JROTC Leads Pledge

Thanks to Lakeside High School's JROTC Color Guard for leading the Pledge of Allegiance at the latest Board of Education meeting. Great job, student leaders. 

GHSA 5A State Championship Golf Tournament

Team Members:
Allyson Barber (not pictured)
Sara Grace Cribb
Khera Khera
Madi Link 
Adyson Lukich
Maddie Silarek
Avery Simpson
Benton Vineyard
Head Coach Casey Heckathorn
Assistant Coach Daniel Jordan
Principal Chip Fulmer

Lakeside High School - 3rd Place