Four local middle school students’ achievement recognized by Duke University.  

Through its Talent Identification Program, Duke University has recognized four local middle school students for academic excellence.  

Kaitlin Chambers – Carver Road Middle School

Madison Smith – Carver Road Middle School

Jerico Thompson – Kennedy Road Middle School

Mary Ellen Cole – Rehoboth Road Middle School 

Dr. Cynthia Anderson, Director of Middle School Curriculum for the Griffin-Spalding County School System, said, “The Duke TIP program is a nationally recognized and prestigious program. These students demonstrated a high level of achievement the SAT or ACT. They have worked hard and are achieving. We are very proud of them.”