Bragbook for May 1

Michael Hollingsworth, managing partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP's Atlanta office, has been elected to the board of directors of The Empty Stocking Fund.

The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District announces its newest Eagle Scouts. Left to right, Zachary Darnell, Troop 985, Matthew Darnell, Troop 985, Andrew VanderLugt, Troop 30000 and Joseph Kucia, Troop 30000.

Jessica Doanes and Michael Gober of Atlanta recently began 10-month terms of national service in FEMA Corps, an AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps program.

Woodward third grader Bobby Klumok has been selected to represent Georgia as a 2015 Children's Congress Delegate. Bobby, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of two.

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recently recognized outgoing Civil Service board member and Board of Equalization board member Avery Howell for his public service and presented him with a resolution of appreciation.

Riverwood International Charter School recently sent 14 students to the 2015 Georgia Thespian Conference. They are Megan Cohen, Isabel Dever, Brett Feldman, Abigail Gibson, Maria Jackson, Max Kantor, Gina Karseboom, Sadie llop, Emma McConnell, Madison McConnell, Lucy Mulkeen, Stephi Peifke, Tianna Seidel and Madeleine Sibert.

Kenny Buckner, Austin Rogers, Chandler Meertins, Ibrahim Shabazz, Rod Davis, Edward Verdree, Tyrese Bisnott, Terrell Prince and Matthew Meadows of Holy Innocents' Episcopal School recently participated in a new initiative in conjunction with the Horizons Program to tutor and spend recess time with male students in the High Point Elementary Extended Day program.

Annabelle Cook of Suwanee, Makoto Furuta of Atlanta, Alexandra Hart and Lukas Val of Marietta, Rachel Lee and Isidora Nova of Roswell have been named to the Dean's List at the Pratt Institute.

J. Ashley Sawyer of Hedgepeth, Heredia & Rieder has been recognized as a "Rising Star" in the area of Family Law by Super Lawyers.

Tricia Rawlins has been named the Marcy Pharris Volunteer of the Year in Snellville for helping create a stronger bond between the community and the police department.

Woodward North fifth grader Ashi Jain has been selected as a top five finalist for the Storyworks Magazine "Create a Character Contest."