Local club shows appreciation

The Millen Optimist Club recently recognized local youth during its annual Youth Appreciation Week. Jenkins County High School students honored were, from left, Victor Mack, Adrianna Cooper, Breonna Smart, Amanda Godbee, Daniel Johnson, Jena Branch and Quintez Simes. Not pictured: Angel Guzman. (Staff photos by Deborah Bennett) Jenkins County Middle School students recognized were, from left, Callie Dailey, Robert Mosley, Harley Purvis, Frank Hagins, Shaquania Brodus and Kyle Oglesby. Jenkins County Elementary School students honored were, from left, first row: Elijah Waters, Abby Bennett, Jessica Duarte Martinez, Jay Jones, Leon Carr, Aniya Jones and Michaela Moore; and second row; Ben Dickey, Areion Ferguson, Destinee Mosley, Austin Brackin and Garrison Underwood.