The Valdosta Daily Times
- — THUMBS UP: To Valdosta High School’s Jay Rome for being named the Region 1-AAAAA basketball player of the year for the second consecutive year. The junior led the Wildcats to the regular season region championship, averaging 11 rebounds and 24 points per game. Also, thumbs up to Kingston Clark from Lowndes High School for being named region coach of the year.
THUMBS UP: To Marlana Jones, six-year member of the Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta, for being named the 2010 Youth of the Year. She will travel to Atlanta March 25-27 and compete for the State Youth of the Year title. Youths are chosen for these honors based on their sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community.
THUMBS UP: To the students who participated in the 69th Annual Valdosta Area Beef Show and Sale earlier this week. Representing Echols, Brooks and Lowndes counties, the students showed steers and heifers they had been working with for months. A number of awards were presented. Proceeds from the sale will be used for future projects or special endeavors.
THUMBS UP: To all the volunteers participating in the Great American Cleanup today in Hahira. The group plans to beautify the city by removing trash and planting flowers. According to a press release from Keep Lowndes/Valdosta Beautiful, Valdosta and Lowndes County will host cleanup events on April 17.
