[GFCA] Big Award at NFL Nationals to Georgia student

[Jeffrey Miller]

This past week, hundreds of schools gathered in Dallas, TX for the National
Forensic League National Championships.  One part of the National Forensic
League that I love is their dedication to reward students for simply being
excellent members of society.  Every year each district nominates students
to elect as District Student of the Year.  This student displays strong
traits of humility, integrity, leadership, respect and service.  The
National Office then selects five to be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship
and to be named National Student of the Year.

This year's Northern Mountain District Student of the Year was Taylor Walker
from Grady High School.  If you have ever met Taylor, you instantly know
that there is no one else that can even come to close to deserving this
award.  Taylor is the definition of a stellar student.  As a part of her
hard work and her "amazing-ness", Taylor was named a finalist for National
Student of the Year.

Last night at the Awards Ceremony, Taylor Walker was named *THE NATIONAL
STUDENT OF THE YEAR!*  To me, this award is bigger than any National
Championship a student can win.   This award is a testament to Taylor, her
parents, her grandparents, Mario Herrera, Lisa Willoughby, and the entire
Grady High School Speech & Debate team.

Please join me in congratulating Taylor, Mario and Lisa for this award!  *
Congratulations!*

*In other NFL National News, Grady HS also was award a School of Excellence
Award (similar to Sweepstakes at local tournaments) becoming the first
Georgia school to my knowledge to ever win this honor.  Grady had eight
students reach elimination rounds and Lee County had one.  Great job to
everyone who competed and making Georgia proud!*
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