• Green graduates from basic military training

Air Force Airman 1st Class Brittiany C. Green has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Green is the daughter of Wilhelmenia Green of Fayetteville, Ga. and a 2005 graduate of Lovejoy High School, Jonesboro, Ga.

• Cable graduates from basic military training

Air Force Airman Amber N. Cable has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. She earned distinction as an honor graduate. Cable is the daughter of Nancy Cable of McDonough, Ga., and stepdaughter of Gragg Robinson of Fayetteville, Ga. The airman is a 2003 graduate of Henry County High School, McDonough.

• Goorsky receives national honor

Starr’s Mill High School student Emily N. Goorsky from Peachtree City, Ga. has been selected for membership by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). The society recognizes the top scholars in the nation and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence. The announcement was made by NSHSS founder and chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the Swedish Nobel family. Formed in 2002, The National Society of High School Scholars recognizes academic excellence at the high school level and encourages members of the organization to apply their unique talents, vision, and potential for the betterment of themselves and the world. Currently, there are more than 15,000 high schools in nearly 20 countries. NSHSS advocates for scholarship opportunities for deserving young people and has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships since its inception just four years ago. For more information about NSHSS, visit www.nshss.org.

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