Gainesville High School’s William Morris was named Georgia’s STAR student on Monday night in Atlanta. Gainesville City Schools Superintendent Merrianne Dyer said Morris was one of 13 students in the state competition at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia hotel in Atlanta. The event included interviews where the students were assessed on being well-rounded, exhibiting overall leadership and showing excellence, Dyer said.
Gainesvilles Morris wins state STAR student award