Putnam County High School – Nicki Fowler, Jaida Jackson, Jonathan Deen, Rotarian Dr. Tyler Franks

GREENSBORO, Ga. — The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties is pleased to announce the following Students-of-the-Month for January 2023: Karlie Horton (Gatewood Schools), Jai’Lyn Armour (Greene County High School), Halsey Bosart (Lake Oconee Academy), Marisa Williams (Nathanael Greene Academy), and Jaida Jackson (Putnam County High School). 

Karlie Horton is the daughter of Anne Marie Horton from Eatonton. She is currently a senior at Gatewood and has attended there since K-3. She has been involved with many activities during her time at Gatewood. She has been cheering since second grade and won a state title for competitive cheer in 2020. She has participated in multiple clubs, such as Anchor Club, literary, the Student Ambassadors Program and more. She also holds a leadership role as being the class president and on the Student Planning Committee as a treasurer. She works part time at the Putnam County Recreation Department and can also be found doing community service. She is a high school honors student and has won multiple awards, such as the Scholastic Leader Award and the Eatonton Putnam Chamber of Commerce 2022 Youth in Excellence award.

She plans to attend the University of Georgia to major in psychology and minor in criminal justice. She chose Beth Moss as her Rotary Teacher since she was in her first class at Gatewood. She also chose Mrs. Moss since she coached her in sideline cheer and she enjoys being around her loving and bubbly personality.

Jai’Lyn Armour is a senior at Greene County High School. Armour is the son of Tracnesa Randolph and Jonathan Armour. As an honor roll student, she has actively participated in many extracurricular activities throughout high school. He is currently the president of his school’s DECA and National Beta Club chapters. She is also a member of the Georgia Secretary of State’s Student Ambassador Program, UGA Leadership, and UGA Upward Bound. Outside of school, he frequently dedicates his time to volunteering in the Greene County Area, playing video games, and practicing graphic design. He also has a part-time job at Randolph Tax Specialist in Union Point, Ga., where he’s a marketing and office assistant.  Jai’Lyn has been accepted by several colleges and plans to major in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing at his chosen university. Kati Mize is Armour’s chosen Greene County High School teacher of the month.

Halsey Bosart is a senior at Lake Oconee Academy. His parents are Rob and Laura Bosart. An honor roll student, Halsey is the Student Body President, Lake Oconee Miracle member, Beta Club Member, and a participant in extemporaneous speaking on domestic politics at the annual Literary Meet. As a junior, he won his region and placed fifth in the state-held competition. Athletically, he is a member of the varsity basketball team and has won two state championships with the golf team. He has interests in finance, politics, and history. Outside of the classroom, He attends Lake Oconee Church and participates in local Young Life events and studies. In his free time, he can be found on the golf course, spending time with family, or watching football with his buddies. He considers his leadership as his greatest attribute. He is grateful for his three years spent as a student at LOA, and the relationships he’s developed with his teachers and peers.

After high school, he is excited about playing golf at Berry College and pursuing a degree in Finance. In the future, Halsey sees himself working alongside his father in wealth management and becoming a third generation family business partner. Halsey chose Saiful Islam as his teacher of the month.

Marisa Williams is a junior at Nathanael Greene Academy. Her parents are Chris and Danielle Williams. She is an honor roll student, and a member of the Beta Club and Yearbook committee. She participates in One-Act, literary, cheer, and tennis. She is currently attending a course to become a certified first responder. She enjoys reading, her job at the movie theater, and spending time with her friends and family. He considers her determination and positivity to be her most important attributes and sees her parents as her main inspiration and motivators. After high school, he plans to join the medical field. Miranda Lanier is her chosen Nathanael Greene Academy School teacher of the month.

Jaida Jackson is a senior at Putnam County High school. An honor roll student, Jackson is the president of Beta Club, Anchor Club and National Honors Society. She also is on the Farmers and Merchants Junior Board of Directories and a member of the golf team. A quote that she is inspired by is “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them” (Maya Angelou). After high school, she plans to attend Augusta University and major in pharmaceutical science. She selected Jonathan Deen as her teacher of the month.

The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties wishes to congratulate these outstanding students and teachers.