Gordon Central’s Hendrix Potts resigns as principal chosen as representative of Sonoraville High School for Georgia Girls State
in a course of instruction in, as well as a practical application of, the fundamental principles and procedures of the city, county and state government under the American system.
Georgia Girls State is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, as it has been since the program first began in 1940. Hendrix is pictured with Linda Whittenburg, president of the Unit 47 Paul Gwin American Legion Auxiliary; Dr. Joann Meadows, chairman for the Girls State program at the local unit and for the Seventh District American Legion Auxiliary; her mother, Celeste Hendrix, and nominating teacher, Renee Hughes.
After more than thirteen years of service as the lead administrator and thirty- one years in education, Bruce Potts has resigned his position as principal of Sonoraville High School.
“I am proud of the work we have accomplished in my tenure and will watch with great interest as Sonoraville High School continues to be a learning community actively pursuing a higher standard of excellence,” said Potts in his letter to Superintendent, Dr. Susan Remillard, and other district officials.
“We appreciate all of the wonderful things Mr. Potts has done for the students of Sonoraville High School and our district, and we wish him all the best as he pursues the next phases of his career,” said Dr. Remillard in response to the resignation.
Mr. Potts plans to relinquish his active role as principal beginning Feb. 21, 2018.