Georgia National Fair CTI Competitions - Showcasing Student Creativity and Voice
October 9, 2024 | Perry, Georgia- Georgia CTI students took the stage at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Georgia, proudly competing in this year’s Pin, Banner, and T-shirt Design competitions. These contests highlight the students' creativity, teamwork, and design skills, creating memorable pieces representing Georgia CTI’s theme of the year, Find Your Path.
In addition to the design competitions, students took part in a compelling Speech Competition where eight participants presented speeches on this year’s theme: “How CTI is Helping Me Find My Path.” The students bravely stood in front of an audience of peers, teachers, and judges, sharing how CTI is shaping their futures. Lily, from Woodstock High School and the second-place winner of the Speech Competition, said, "Because of CTI, I have learned to advocate for myself—it is a feeling of empowerment and taking control of my future."
We extend a special thank you to the Georgia National Fair for facilitating these competitions and providing gifts and awards, making this a memorable experience for our students. This event supports the development of essential employability skills such as critical thinking, time management, creativity, adaptability, and communication. Our heartfelt thanks go out to everyone who helped make this day possible, including the dedicated coordinators, our esteemed judges, the Georgia Department of Education, Georgia CTAE, and Georgia National Fair for their invaluable support.
Design and Speech Competition Winners:
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | Honorable Mention | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Design | Hannah Boatright Wayne Co. HS | Ian Baldassarri CCA South | Creekview CTI | Delayni Gilham Haralson Co. HS |
| Pin Design | Alecia Demons Global Impact Academy | Mekyelle Rogers Global Impact Academy | Bryson Lane Wayne Co. HS | Chase Blakley Global Impact Academy |
| T-Shirt Design | Grayson Hill Global Impact Academy | Nevaeh Paschal Greene Co. HS | Daniel Barwick Wayne Co. HS | Darrion Bell Global Impact Academy |
| Speech | Mekyelle Rogers Global Impact Academy | Lily Kalinowski Woodstock HS | Zachary Villanueva Golden Isles CCA | Darrion Bell Global Impact Academy |
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For further information, please contact:
Mary Davis Donahue
Georgia CTI Executive Director
(P) 678.617.0439 | (F) 706.314.9624
3 Central Plaza, #245, Rome, GA 30161
About Georgia CTI
Our Mission: To provide meaningful transition activities through leadership and employability experiences for students with disabilities in grades 9-12 identified through career, technical, and agricultural education courses in order to increase postsecondary outcomes.