TMSA Alumnae Accepted to Almost 120 Colleges And Offered Nearly $5M in Scholarships

 
April 11, 2023
 
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The Main Street Academy’s mission is proudly upheld by thousands of TMSA alumni who graced the halls and graduated from the Fulton County Schools charter school whose doors opened to the community in 2010. Recently, five TMSA alumnae from the school’s Class of 2019, who are publicly recognized as the Fabulous Five, are garnering local and national news press coverage based on their academic achievements. The Fabulous Five, who are graduating from high school next month with grade point averages ranging from 3.9 to 4.9, collectively gained acceptances to almost 120 colleges and universities and received nearly $5M in scholarships.

The dynamic group of young ladies initially met while attending middle school at The Main Street Academy and continued to foster their supportive friendship throughout high school – attending Fulton County Schools’ North Springs Charter School and Westlake High School.

This notable group of TMSA alumnae, the Fabulous Five, is a shining example of how public charter schools give students the opportunity to grow and achieve. 

Jaylin Ellison states, “TMSA is such an integral part of my childhood and education. I have so many fond memories but some that stick out are my middle school cheer days! It taught me discipline, leadership and patience. The comraderies formed at TMSA helped to shape me into the young lady I am today.  I also LOVED Mrs. Bynoe’s class because it challenged me in ways that I never knew I would need. Most of all, the friendships that I have gained, I know will last a lifetime and I am forever indebted to TMSA for bringing us together.”

Fun Fast Fact: Jaylin Ellison’s dad, Darren Ellison, coaches basketball at The Main Street Academy. Coach Ellison’s middle school boys’ basketball team won the PSG League Basketball Championship this past March!

Congratulations TMSA Class of 2019 Alumnae:

  • Daya Brown, Westlake High School - Class of 2023
  • Jaylin Ellison, Westlake High School - Class of 2023
  • Kalize Rountree – Westlake High School - Class of 2023 
  • Hailee Walker – North Springs Charter High School - Class of 2023 
  • Josie Whitehead, Westlake High School - Class of 2023

As of April 10, 2023, Daya Brown and Hailee Walker have respectfully accepted admission to Duke University and Georgia Institute of Technology.

The Main Street Academy would like to honor the school’s alumni who are graduating high school seniors this year, the Class of 2023. TMSA alumni are requested to complete and submit this online form on or by May 15, 2023, to receive recognition in early June. 

 

The Main Street Academy’s Mission
At The Main Street Academy (TMSA), all students will receive a challenging and enriching education from a dedicated and student-focused staff in partnership with highly-involved parents. Students will leave The Main Street Academy with high expectations of themselves as they prepare for further education and become contributing members of their diverse communities.