Emily Miller will graduate Highland School of Technology on Friday, May 28.
Miller, who aspires to help protect the United States, spent her high school years as a varsity cheerleader and she was a member of the Highland Harmonies Honors Choir, National Technical Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America and Beta Club.
When she’s not at school, she dances with the Beyond Dance Project in Gastonia.
Who has been your greatest influence and why?
MILLER: My mom has been my greatest influence. I’m inspired by my mom who is selfless, kind, intelligent, beautiful, and who always pushes me and my brother to do our very best. She has taught me to believe in myself and never let my fears and doubts stop me from chasing my dreams. My momma shaped me into the strong, perseverant, goal-oriented, capable woman that I am now.
Daniel Johnson won top âSpirit Starâ honors in the 2020 Volunteer Spirit Awards program that honored a dozen âunsung hero volunteers in our community,â said Paul Mauney, publisher of The Greeneville Sun, which co-sponsors the annual program with the family of the late John M. Jones and Arne Susong Jones.
Volunteer Spirit Awards are administrated and coordinated by Youth Builders of Greeneville, Inc., with about $5,000 in cash prizes, plaques and certificates provided by the sponsors.
A member of the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville & Greene County for 18 years, Johnson was specially recognized with the Spirit Star for his volunteerism with the organization.