Ruby Lai Chosen as STAR Student
Senior Ruby Lai has been recognized as the STAR student for Athens Academy. Ruby has chosen Andy Simmonds as her STAR teacher. Mr. Simmonds has taught Ruby in Precalculus Honors BC and Advanced Placement Calculus BC. Ruby is now jointly enrolled at the University of Georgia in a multivariable Calculus course.
Ruby is the founding member and captain of the Athens Academy Math Team. She is the co-president of the Media & Tech Club and is a member of the SEEDS Environmental Club and the International Club. Ruby also volunteers with the Oconee County Middle School MathCounts team.
The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Program recognizes outstanding students and the teachers who have been most instrumental in their academic development.