Honoring the Aplachee High School shooting victims one year later

The Barrow County School District is paying tribute to the students and teachers who were killed last September 4th during a shooting at Apalachee High School.

In a statement on the district’s website, Superintendent Dr. Dallas Le Duff thanked the community for the care and compassion they received in the wake of that shooting.

The “Day of Prevailing Love” observance honors the victims, students Christian Angulo and Mason Schermerhorn, and teachers Christina Irimie, and Richard Aspinwall. A community vigil is scheduled for 7 pm at the high school.

LeDuff statement:

As we pause today to reflect on all that we have endured over the past year, we are also filled with hope for what lies ahead. We will never forget all that was taken from us on September 4, 2024, yet as we move forward, we remain committed to honoring Richard, Cristina, Mason, and Christian with renewed strength, hope, and resolve. In the face of unimaginable loss, our community has chosen to lift one another up through acts of service, compassion, and support.

Even in the most difficult moments, we have stood together bound by love and resilience. Today, we pay tribute to those we lost and to those whose lives have been forever changed. We do so through the enduring spirit of Prevailing Love, a reminder that even in the most challenging times, kindness, hope, and love will prevail.

We would like to thank our entire community for the remarkable care and compassion you have shown us. We also want to thank our families who partner with us each day to create safe and positive learning spaces for children.

Together, we will continue to walk forward, honoring the past while creating a promising future.

Sincerely,

Dr. Dallas LeDuff, BCSS Superintendent