By Joe Johnson
The Clarke County School District has announcemed James Xiao of Cedar Shoals High School and Carolina Turner of Clarke Central High School as the district’s 2022-23 STAR Students.
The STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) program, sponsored by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators recognizes the senior at each high school with the highest score on any single test date of the SAT who is also in the top 10% of their class based on grade-point average. Every STAR Student also names a STAR Teacher.
In addition to winning at Cedar Shoals, James Xiao has been announced as the STAR Student for the entire Clarke County school system, which includes both public and private schools. Xiao will now compete in the PAGE Region 4 contest for the chance to advance to the state competition. The region winner will be announced March 20 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education.
Xiao has been described by his teachers and school leaders as an excellent and well-rounded student. In addition to his numerous academic achievements, he has been successful in the athletic arena, helping leader Cedar Shoals’ swim team to the state meet the past few years. After graduation this May, he plans to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology and study computer science.
“I’m just happy to be able to be STAR Student,” Xiao said. “My parents really wanted me to get this achievement, so I’m happy that I could do it for them as well.”
James selected Greg Huberty, who has taught in the Cedar Shoals math department for more than 30 years, as his STAR Teacher.
“He’s just been great,” Xiao said of Mr. Huberty. “I love his classes. He really teaches you well. He prepares you, not only for the AP test but for what comes next like college and even after that.”
“It is both an honor and a privilege to be named STAR teacher,” said Mr. Huberty. “An honor because of all the phenomenal teachers at Cedar Shoals that I am honored to represent and a privilege because the greatest reward for a teacher is the acknowledgment that you have made a meaningful contribution to the intellectual growth of a student.”
Mr. Huberty said Xiao is “as good as they come,” describing him as “a brilliant thinker, a thoughtful classmate, a diligent scholar, and an honorably humble young man.”
“He holds himself and others to the highest of expectations while simultaneously providing leadership and support in a manner that invites and honors his peers,” said Mr. Huberty. “The future is certainly beyond bright for James, as well as for those of us lucky enough to cross paths with a person capable of teaching us all how to be lifelong learners.”
At Clarke Central High, Carolina Turner has garnered the reputation among her teachers and peers as being a brilliant and well-rounded student. She has excelled at many academic endeavors, including as a member of the school’s Academic Bowl team. She also has The Clarke County School District is pleased to announce James Xiao of Cedar Shoals High School and Carolina Turner of Clarke Central High School as the district’s 2022-23 STAR Students.
The STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) program, sponsored by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), recognizes the senior at each high school with the highest score on any single test date of the SAT who is also in the top 10% of their class based on grade-point average. Every STAR Student also names a STAR Teacher.
In addition to winning at Cedar Shoals, James Xiao has been announced as the STAR Student for the Clarke County “system,” which includes both public and private schools. James will now compete in the PAGE Region 4 contest for the chance to advance to the state competition. The region winner will be announced March 20 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education.
James Xiao has been described by his teachers and school leaders as an excellent and well-rounded student. In addition to his numerous academic achievements, he has been successful in the athletic arena, helping leader Cedar Shoals’ swim team to the state meet the past few years. After graduation this May, he plans to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology and study computer science.
“I’m just happy to be able to be STAR Student,” James said. “My parents really wanted me to get this achievement, so I’m happy that I could do it for them as well.”
James selected Greg Huberty, who has taught in the Cedar Shoals math department for more than 30 years, as his STAR Teacher.
“He’s just been great,” James said of Mr. Huberty. “I love his classes. He really teaches you well. He prepares you, not only for the AP test but for what comes next like college and even after that.”
“It is both an honor and a privilege to be named STAR teacher,” said Mr. Huberty. “An honor because of all the phenomenal teachers at Cedar Shoals that I am honored to represent and a privilege because the greatest reward for a teacher is the acknowledgment that you have made a meaningful contribution to the intellectual growth of a student.”
Mr. Huberty said James is “as good as they come,” describing him as “a brilliant thinker, a thoughtful classmate, a diligent scholar, and an honorably humble young man.”
“He holds himself and others to the highest of expectations while simultaneously providing leadership and support in a manner that invites and honors his peers,” said Mr. Huberty. “The future is certainly beyond bright for James, as well as for those of us lucky enough to cross paths with a person capable of teaching us all how to be lifelong learners.”
At Clarke Central High, Carolina Turner has also garnered the reputation among her teachers and peers of being a brilliant and well-rounded student. She has excelled at many academic endeavors, including as a member of the school’s Academic Bowl team. She also has
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