Alumni Spotlight
Welcome to the Georgia Virtual Learning Alumni Spotlight! Here, we celebrate the remarkable achievements and inspiring journeys of our alumni. Each spotlight features a unique story of success, showcasing how our former students have leveraged their online education to excel in various fields. From groundbreaking careers to impactful community contributions, these stories highlight the unique paths our alumni have taken and the lasting impact of their experiences with Georgia Virtual Learning. Join us in honoring their accomplishments and be inspired by their dedication, resilience, and passion for lifelong learning.
Christopher “Chris” Doney
Christopher “Chris” Doney was an accelerated student who began taking high-school-level Chinese language classes at GaVS in 2016. He had a dream of becoming a foreign-exchange student in Taiwan and worked diligently toward that goal. I recognized Chris’s dedication to learning Chinese and invited him to many local Chinese cultural events such as a Qipao performance, the Dragonboat festival, the Mid-Autumn festival, and Chinese-language speech competitions.
Chris was awarded a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarship to study at Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages in Kaohsiung, Taiwan for an academic year in 2019. He was just 15 years old at the time!
READ FULL STORYChris was awarded a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarship to study at Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages in Kaohsiung, Taiwan for an academic year in 2019. He was just 15 years old at the time!