ATHENS, Ga., Feb. 20 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:
JhayceeBarnes is not one to shy away from opportunity - in fact,she'soften pursuing exposure to new mentor relationships and chances to try new things.
"If I'm exposed to it, if others are exposed to it, you notice that thing as a possibility," Barnes said. "My whole overarching thing is opportunity and access."
On Jan. 16, Barnes received the President's Fulfilling the Dream Awardatthe 22ndMartin Luther King Jr. Freedom Breakfast. The award is given to individuals in the UGA and Athens-Clarke County communities who are working to makeRev.Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream a reality.
She said she is incredibly grateful to who nominated her - the nomineesare...