Lauren Callahan, a senior at Ware County High School has been selected as the November Youth of the Month by the Exchange Club of Waycross. She is ranked 13th of 362 Ware County High School seniors. When asked what she attributes her academic success, Lauren stated: “I am still striving to reach my goals but at this point in my life, I attribute my success to God first, my hard work and dedication, my family, educators at The Ware County School System, and my employer/mentors at Satilla Hospice. All of these sectors have helped play a part in who l am today.
Some of Lauren’s Honors and Activities at WCHS include: All “A” Honor Roll (K-12), Member of the 2015 State Champion Golf Team, Medical Reserve Corp 2016-State Competition 2nd place and National Competition Top 40, Medical Reserve Corp 2017-State Competition 2nd place , Medical Reserve Corp 2017-National Competition, Certified in several medical areas- CNA (Nursing Assistant Certification), EKG and CPR ,Certified in MOS- (Microsoft Office Specialist), Miss Ware County High School 2017- 2nd place, Waycross Bank & Trust Junior Board 2017-18, University of Georgia Certificate of Merit, Waycross Okefenokee Lion’s Club Academic Honor’s Society, Health Occupations Students of America-Ware Chapter President 2017-18 and V.P. 2016-17, STEM Summer Internship Program and much more.