Apr 20 2009
Ashley Clay wins Golden Eagle for Journalism
The following is a guest post from Tattnall Square Senior, Ashley Clay, editor of the Tattnall Blue and Gold, and recent winner of the Macon Telegraph’s prestigious Golden Eagle Award for Excellence in Journalism.
I started elementary School at Tattnall Square Academy in Kindergarten and now that I’m days away from graduation Mr. Kosater wanted me to share some of my life lessons with you.
A- Always follow the rules. I’ve always been a rule follower. Elementary school taught me that life has rules, and you simply have to follow them. When others are breaking the rules, it makes it harder to follow them, but you have to stand your ground, and do what you know is right. Elementary school, like life, is all about the mistakes you make and the lessons you learn. I have found out the consequences of breaking rules and the rewards of following them.
B- Believe. I accepted Jesus into my heart when I was in the second grade, and I am committed to keeping my promise to Him to live each day in His honor and glory. Through the countless chapel services I have sat through in my 12 years at Tattnall, I have never ceased to be moved by God’s work at Tattnall. Even as a little girl sitting in the bleachers of the gym during chapel, I can remember feeling God tugging at my heart and the inspiration I received to go through the rest of my day. I will forever be blessed that I had the opportunity to hear God’s word each week of my elementary, middle, and high school years.
C- Care for yourself and others. In kindergarten, you couldn’t let everyone steal your crayons, but you also had to be willing to share. As the co-editor of the school newspaper, I have put this kindergarten lesson into practice. You have to know when to stand up for yourself and when to share your advice with others. Elementary school taught me how to deal with tough situations. Everyone couldn’t be the mom when we played house, so we had to compromise and take turns. Life is all about how you deal with situations, compromising, and sometimes waiting for your turn.
Ashley is the daughter of Greg and MeLisa Clay. She plans to attend Georgia Southern University and major in Elementary Education.
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Great job, Ashley! We are very proud of you! Best wishes for your bright future!
Love,
Mrs. Miller
Good Job Ashley – I enjoyed your comments on life lessons learned at Tattnall. Good Luck and best wishes in Statesboro.
Ashley,
You have done a great job on your post! I’ve enjoyed watching you grow into the beautiful young lady. Stay true to these things.
Mrs. Garretson
As always, I loved your article for the lower school blog. It was both creative and inspirational. What a wonderful role model you have been to our student body. We will miss you next year. Remember, God has great plans for you – Jeremiah 29:11.
I am so proud of you Ashley! You are such a good role model for our younger students at TSA. Good luck next year in college. We will miss you.