The

Fayetteville Optimist Club has chosen two

students from Fayette County High School as its

Outstanding Youth for 1999.

Senior

Jasmine Black is a member of the school Beta

Club, color guard and symphonic band. Last year

she was captain of the varsity swim team and

lieutenant of the marching band.

Additionally,

she participates in community service projects as

well as being active in her church.

She

has applied to three colleges and expects to

major in biology or Latin American studies,

anticipating a career as a marine biologist or

the foreign diplomatic corps.

Adam

Ellis is a senior at Fayette County High School.

He has worked all four years on the annual staff

and is editor in chief this year.

He

is in his second year in the Select Chorus as

well as the quartet. He belongs to the French

Club, Key Club, varsity track and cross country.

Currently he is a member of the Beta Club,

National Honor Society, Student Government and

Theatrix.

As

members of the Beta Club, these students visit

LaFayette Nursing home each week and deliver

Meals on Wheels once a month in Clayton County.

The

Optimist Outstanding Youth were presented with a

plaque.

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