The 2022 STAR Recognition Program was recognizably different this year than in years past. Instead of one named winner, the GFWC Brunswick Woman’s Club announced their recognition luncheon on Feb. 15 that all three student nominees – Liam Nunn (Brunswick High), Andrew Kaminer (Frederica Academy), and Garrett Mallette (Glynn Academy) – will go on to represent Glynn County at the Region 11 Event at the Okefenokee Country Club in Blackshear next month.
All three nominees received the same high score on the SAT – an unprecedented first for the women’s organization. The winner will be considered for the state title at the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Foundation’s STAR Banquet held in Duluth in April.
As is tradition, each high school STAR Student is asked to name his or her STAR Teacher. Liam selected Ms. Linda Rooks as his STAR teacher. Andrew chose his teacher, Ms. Julie Boatright. And Mr. Robert Henry was Garrett’s nomination.
To be honored as a STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) Student, the following criteria must be met:
- SAT scores must meet the national averages or above. The students who receive the award have the highest SAT scores in all three sections – critical reading, math, and writing.
- Class standing must be noted. The student must be in the top 10% or among the top 10 students numerically, whichever category provides the largest number of eligible students in his or her graduating senior class.
- The student that has been declared the STAR Student chooses the STAR Teacher.