Congratulations to Our 2026-27 Student Delegates to the School Board!

From left, Student Delegates Madeline Flournoy, Liam Collins, Tyler Stacey, Aspen Stringfellow, Beatriz Roca-Garcia, Natasha Lakeram, and Kai Hof with Superintendent of Schools Mary Elizabeth Davis.

Congratulations to our new Student Delegates to the School Board! 

This year’s Delegates are: Cherokee HS, Madeline Flournoy; Creekview HS, Liam Collins; Etowah HS, Aspen Stringfellow; i-Grad Virtual Academy, Kai Hof; River Ridge HS, Tyler Stacey; Sequoyah HS, Beatriz Roca-Garcia; and Woodstock HS, Natasha Lakeram.  

“Your school should be a reflection of what your community expects of your schools,” Superintendent of Schools Mary Elizabeth Davis said as she welcomed our new class of Student Delegates to the School Board for their year of service that began at this month's School Board meeting.

During their orientation, the Delegates -- one outstanding senior from each of our high schools -- learned about the School Board’s role in our community and how their student perspective positively influences the Board’s work. We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia where students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else! 

The Delegates attend all School Board meetings and meet for monthly Student Delegate Work Sessions with the Superintendent and/or senior staff to learn more about district operations and share their insights on various programs and proposed initiatives.  

They rotate through the opportunity to sit with the School Board at the dais during a work session and regular meeting.  Beginning in September, the Delegate in this seat will share remarks during the Student Delegate moment.  The Delegates also serve as district student ambassadors, with invitations to various special opportunities throughout the school year.

Each school determines its own Delegate selection process; students interested in the opportunity are encouraged to speak with their principal.

Read their brief bios below to learn more about them:

Madeline Flournoy of Cherokee High School
Athletics/Activities/Clubs: Basketball Cheer, AP Ambassadors, Women in Sports, Model Atlanta Regional Commission, Sports Photography, Student Government, Mathnasium Tutor
Awards/Recognitions: YoungArts National Photography Winner; first-place winner at county, region, and state Social Studies Fair
Community Service: Beta Club and National Honor Society

Liam Collins of Creekview High School
Athletics/Activities/Clubs: Varsity Lacrosse and Football, four-year Class President, Spanish Honor Society President, DECA Chapter Vice President of Career Development, National Honor Society, Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Rho Kappa, Science Honor Society. 
Awards/Recognitions: UGA Summer Ready Institute GRSI Scholar and Alumnus,  Georgia Merit Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, Scholar Athlete, Superintendent Key Scholar, DECA International Career Development Conference competitor
Community Service: DECA Community Giving Project school supply drive, Creekview Football and Lacrosse youth camps, Spanish Honor Society elementary mentor, FCA and its holiday donation drives, Beta Club, volunteerism through other honor societies 

Aspen Stringfellow of Etowah High School
Athletics/Activities/Clubs: Varsity Sideline Cheer, Varsity Gameday Cheer, Track and Cross Country, Travel Softball, Key Club Public Relations Officer, Student Government Association Student Delegate, National Honor Society Event Coordinator, HOSA – Future Health Professionals, Beta Club, National English Honor Society, FCA
Awards/Recognitions: HOSA State Qualification Test Top 5 honoree, AP Scholar with Distinction, Athletic Training Career Pathway completer, three-time Community Service Award winner, Scholar Athlete, Academic Letter
Community Service: Holiday Lights of Hope, Woodstock City Church UpStreet leader, Cherokee Youth Football Association coach, Northside Cherokee Hospital's VolunTeen Program, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fundraiser, Etowah Junior Cheer coach, Shop with an Eagle mentor

Kai Hof of i-Grad Virtual Academy
Athletics/Activities/Clubs: Equestrian show jumper, UGA Youth Lead Cohort member
Awards/Recognitions: Two-time semifinalist in the Governor’s Honors Program, first-place winner Georgia Hunter Jumper Association Finals
Community Service: Equestrian youth summer camp volunteer 

Tyler Stacey of River Ridge High School
Athletics/Activities/Clubs: DECA Vice President of Career Development, Varsity Lacrosse, Beta Club, Math Team, Mu Alpha Theta, Computer Science Honor Society Vice President, PTSA Ambassador, Woodstock Mayor's Youth Leadership Academy Alumnus 
Awards/Recognitions: DECA International Career Development Conference two-time qualifier and Top 10 Exam Score honoree for Sports and Entertainment Marketing, AP Scholar with Distinction, Georgia Certificate of Merit, Academic Letter, Scholar Athlete Letter, College Board National Recognition
Community Service: Community service project for the elderly, volunteer work through BETA Club and DECA

Beatriz Roca-Garcia of Sequoyah High School
Athletics/Activities/Clubs: DECA Sequoyah High School President, Beta Club Vice President of Charity, Flag Football Varsity Manager, National Honor Society, Key Club, and Diversity Club
Awards/Recognitions: Academic Letter, School Service Letter, DECA International Career Development Conference competitor, DECA Georgia Top 6 finalist for Sports and Entertainment Marketing and Job Interview perfect score, SHS Queen of Diamonds, Cross Country Heart and Hustle Award
Community Service: The Lodge at Bridgemill volunteer, Shop with a Chief, Cherokee County Special Olympics, JROTC Thanksgiving Food Drive

Natasha Lakeram of Woodstock High School
Athletics/Activities/Clubs: Track and Field, Cross Country Captain, Student Government Association, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, SALT (Student Athlete Leadership Team), Bigs Program, Elves Club, Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta
Awards/Recognitions: AP Scholar with Distinction for two consecutive years, Cross-Country Team MVP, Academic Letter, AP Capstone Diploma, Georgia Certificate of Merit, College Board Recognition for PSAT Top 10%
Community Service: Food bank and community clean-up volunteer, elementary school reading buddy and field trip volunteer, holiday toy drives, high school and middle school track meets

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