As the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, Interact Clubs across Rotary District 6910 wrapped up another incredible year of service and leadership with a special celebration at the District Interact Conference, held on March 22, 2025, at the JA Discovery Center in Cumming, GA and recognize outstanding Interact students through our annual District 6910 Interact Scholarships.
The annual Interact District Conference brought together 15 Interact Clubs representing a wide variety of schools—large and small, public and private, and even a homeschool group—all united by the spirit of Rotary and a commitment to “Service Above Self.” The day was packed with opportunities for students to reflect on their accomplishments, collaborate with peers, and get inspired for the future.
A Day of Learning, Sharing, and Connecting
We started the day with Icebreaker Bingo, allowing students to quickly and comfortably meet other students and Rotarians in a friendly environment. This activity helped set a positive and welcoming tone for the conference.
Each Interact Club gave a five-minute presentation highlighting the projects and initiatives their club worked on during the past year. Clubs also participated in breakout sessions, where students shared project ideas, discussed challenges they faced, and collaborated on new service ideas for the future.
The conference also featured inspiring keynote speakers:
- NFL Referee Alan Eck shared his personal journey, reminding students of the power of perseverance and dedication.
- Dr. Ken Crowe, Executive Director of the University of North Georgia’s Cumming Campus and a proud Rotarian, spoke about the value of leadership and service in the college admissions process.
- AG Nipuna Ambanpola introduced students to Rotaract, encouraging them to continue their Rotary journey into college and beyond.
Students also learned about exciting opportunities through RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) and the Youth Exchange Program, sparking plenty of enthusiasm for further involvement.
Serving Others, Together
This year’s conference service project focused on giving back to the community. Students created:
- Thank-you cards for NICU nurses
- Encouragement cards for NICU parents
- A gift basket of treats and thank-you notes for Forsyth County 911 Dispatchers
The event closed with a team-building challenge where students worked in mixed groups to build the tallest tower possible using spaghetti, marshmallows, and tape—a fun and fitting way to celebrate collaboration and creativity.
We also took time to recognize outstanding Interact students through our annual District 6910 Interact Scholarships.
Congratulations to the 2025 Interact Scholarship winners:
- Navaeh Elliott, Union County High School
- Lauren Pace, Union County High School
- Everet Rodes, Horizon Christian Academy
- Hebaalla Elsayed, Northview High School
- Sophia Dubs, Unity Christian School
- Alethia Barksdale, Unity Christian School
- Isaac Mansar, Norcross High School
These exceptional students have shown a deep commitment to leadership, service, and the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self.” We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and excited to support them in their next steps.
Club of the Year: Unity Christian School
A special congratulations to Unity Christian School, named the 2025 District 6910 Interact Club of the Year, led by teacher sponsor Mary Holcomb, sponsored by The Rotary Club of Rome!
Their exceptional dedication to service has made a lasting impact on their community. Some of their standout projects include:
- Packing 200 shoeboxes for Samaritan’s Purse
- Writing letters of encouragement to deployed troops
- Supplying Halloween candy and Christmas stockings to their local Open Door Home and local Boys Home
We are incredibly proud of the work they have done and the difference they continue to make. Congratulations, Unity Christian School!
Looking Ahead
As the Interact year draws to a close, it’s clear that District 6910’s Interact Clubs have made a tremendous impact—and the future of Rotary is bright. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Rotary Clubs that sponsor Interact Clubs and to the dedicated teacher sponsors who mentor and inspire these young leaders.
We encourage all Rotary Clubs to continue supporting their Interact members and to inspire participation in next year’s District Interact Conference—an unforgettable day of service, leadership, and the magic of Rotary.
Here’s to another great year—and to even greater things ahead!
The 6910 Interact Team,
Ansleigh Cagle, Denise Leeson, Jeremy Echuck
