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Taviana Spencer was awarded a $5,000 Scholarship from Think Big for Kids. She was super excited and this scholar has made Gibbs High School proud!
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The Irish 31 iCare Foundation hosted a celebration honoring our remarkable teachers.
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Amerie Akuffo set her sights on a goal in ninth grade and never let up. Now, as the valedictorian of Gibbs High School, she’s not only graduating at the top of her class but also making history as the school’s first BETA program valedictorian and the first Black female valedictorian since integration.
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They dazzled the judges, earning an impressive array of first-, second-, and third-place awards in various categories.
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The countdown is designed to prepare incoming students for the 2026 school year.
