Teasley Student Wins Communication Contest

Patch Staff Report

Teasley Middle School eighth-grader Shakobia "Kobi" Sims recently won first place in the annual Georgia State Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.  

Kobi represented the Cherokee County School District and the Woodstock Midday Optimist Club at the statewide competition and earned a $2,500 college scholarship. The competition is sponsored by Optimist International.

According to Optimist International, the contest offers an opportunity for children who are deaf or hard of hearing to “present their thoughts in the community, gaining skills, which can only come from signing or speaking to a large audience.” 

Patterned after the Optimist Oratorical Contest, the contest offers hearing-impaired youth the chance to compete in speech or sign language. This year’s theme was “How My Passions Impact the World.” 

Kobi will be recognized by the Cherokee County School Board and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Petruzielo at the June 19 board meeting.