Granddaughter of Talbot Residents Accepted at Georgia Tech University
Friday, Dec. 5 is a day that three seniors from Upson Lee High School in Thomaston, including Ms. Aisha Derico, granddaughter of life-long Talbot County residents, John and Carolyn Lamar of Talbotton, will never forget.
Georgia Tech Admissions officer, Christina Scott, traveled to Thomaston to personally deliver the news that three young ladies that had applied for early admission to Georgia Tech had all been accepted.
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WITH HER PROUD PARENTS – Aisha Derico (center) with her parents, Dr. Larry Derico and Mrs. Vernecia Derico.
By MARJORIE HOWARD
Friday, Dec. 5 is a day that three seniors from Upson Lee High School in Thomaston, including Ms. Aisha Derico, granddaughter of life-long Talbot County residents, John and Carolyn Lamar of Talbotton, will never forget.
Georgia Tech Admissions officer, Christina Scott, traveled to Thomaston to personally deliver the news that three young ladies that had applied for early admission to Georgia Tech had all been accepted.
Instead of following their usual procedure and making the students wait for a 7 p.m. notification release, Georgia Tech allowed Ms. Scott to personally deliver the news, first to the proud parents and then to Upson Lee Seniors; Aisha Derico, Heli Dave and Krissa Lewis.
Mr. and Mrs. Lamar and their family are very proud of Aisha and all that she has accomplished through her hard work, commitment and dedication to achieving excellence.
Congratulations!
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