Special to the WJH
The Waycross Exchange Club has selected James Cole Cox as its October Youth of the Month, Cox, the son of Larry and Jessica Cox, was recognized at a club luncheon meeting last month. The honoree ranks 13th of in a senior class of 369 at Ware County High School.
Cox’s activities and honors at WCHS include:
• Varsity football for four years (team captain for 2024);
• Member of the Gators’ 2022 State Championship team;
• Member of the two-time Region Champion varsity baseball team;
• Varsity basketball for one season;
• Named 2023 first team All-Region Infielder;
• Named 2024 first team All-Region utility player and pitcher;
• Named 2024 first team Class AAAAA All-State utility infielder.
• Recipient of the UGA Certificate of Merit;
• Member of the 2022-23 President’s List at Coastal Pines Technical College;
• Member of the 2023-2024 President’s List at South Georgia State College;
• Member of National Honor Society;
• Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes;
• Member of National Beta Club;
• Member of DECA Club. Cox’s community service activities include:
• Member of Trinity Methodist Youth;
• Member of the Waycross Bank & Trust Junior Board;
• Host of Gator Bites podcast;
• Buddy for Miracle League.
After graduation from high school, Cox said he plans to attend the University of Georgia on a medical track to become an anesthesiologist.
Cox will be one of seven high school seniors who excel in academics, athletics, and good citizenship throughout high school.
These students receive a plaque and complete an essay in the spring to determine the Youth of the Year. The Youth of the Year will receive a $500 scholarship.
The Waycross Exchange Club winner advances to the district competition, usually held in Columbus, where they will have an opportunity to win a $1,500 scholarship.
The district winner will go on to the national competition with an opportunity for a $15,000 scholarship.
