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Each semester, the names of the top scholars are published in the Madison County Herald. Here are some of the best from the latest issue:

Xzavier
Mondarius
La'Steveyian
Montavious
Dequarious
Quellisha
Jakorri
Rontravious
Monjenae
Ty'querria
Monjarious
Anjeahliqua
Jimarquiz
Kyrkirianna
J'quan
Ric'javious
Ka'Denstiny
Jorrinthius
R'dasia
De'Montavious
Ladarion
Omarion
Jontravius
Atrevion
Mar'Khristopher
Kenthravious
Ke'Ambriah
Toymonzae
Jidante
A'bryionah
LaGaryius
Aa'Landris
Iquantius
Quindarrius
Jermiracle
Tyquavious
Refreeshia

Personal favorites:
Qwazorious
Yo'Feshia

I was confused there wasn't a single Obama or Trayvon. I then realized these yahoos are too old. This list will be even more ridiculous in a few years when those clowns names start popping up everywhere.

Wow

At least they're making good grades. They don't pick their names . . .

Sounds like in the Canton schools if you can just spell you name then straight to the honor roll you go.

Or just spell it the same way twice...which is a real problem with many of those "creative" names.

I've said it many times, these "Parents" do not understand the "Future" negative connotations associated with these types of names. A recipient and reviewer of job applications just might file 13 it they see that. May be a great and qualified applicant, but...

Signed,

La-a

duckter wrote:I've said it many times, these "Parents" do not understand the "Future" negative connotations associated with these types of names. A recipient and reviewer of job applications just might file 13 it they see that. May be a great and qualified applicant, but...

Signed,

La-a

+ 1,000,000 on this. I worked with a lady once who has one of these Ghetto style names, and she confirmed that it was very hard for her to even get the chance for an interview because of her moniker. The only way she could possibly overcome that problem was to apply in person. That way, she could show potential employers her professionalism. Of course, when she would be asked the standard "What is your biggest weakness?" question, she'd look at them funny and say, with confidence, "My name."

I agree. I meet many bright young men with similar names. Many are first generation high school graduates. By the time they get to college they are sensitive to this issue. I've convinced many freshmen to start using their initials or shorten it to a common name they can use on their resume. I have reservations about doing it though. One one hand, I want the students to be true to their homes and families. On the other hand, I don't want talented, hard-working students to sit on the sidelines because of their name.

On another note, a customer of mine that works for a Fortune 500 company once told me, if one has "Eagle Scout" on their resume, they move to the top of the good pile.

duckter wrote:On another note, a customer of mine that works for a Fortune 500 company once told me, if one has "Eagle Scout" on their resume, they move to the top of the good pile.

+1000
Shows dedication and a long term commitment to a big plan at a very young age.

Refreeshia

JDgator wrote:I agree. I meet many bright young men with similar names. Many are first generation high school graduates. By the time they get to college they are sensitive to this issue. I've convinced many freshmen to start using their initials or shorten it to a common name they can use on their resume. I have reservations about doing it though. One one hand, I want the students to be true to their homes and families. On the other hand, I don't want talented, hard-working students to sit on the sidelines because of their name.

I believe that what has been said is true. These names do have a negative impact on future job potential. The other issue that I will bring up that few want to talk about is the presence of visible Tatoos. I own a business and we have a policy that visible tatoos will get you fired and anyone that applied for employment with a tatoo that is visible is not considered for hire.

I know that Tat's are real popular with a lot of young kids, but I'm sure that they aren't giving much thought to what it might mean when they are applying for a job and they have a full sleeve tat that was a big hit with their college and high school buddies, but didn't go over so well with the HR rep that is sitting in front of them.

Hambone

Did you type the list or cut and paste...hope for your sake its the latter.

+1 on both accounts from a hiring stanpoint, except I'm not so sure the parents arent aware...may be equipping them with a good excuse for the rest of their lives and a good excuse is all you seem to need these days for someone to cry foul and have to make ammends.

Nosmoking (nahs mu king) was always my fav

the doc

Ster wrote:

JDgator wrote:I agree. I meet many bright young men with similar names. Many are first generation high school graduates. By the time they get to college they are sensitive to this issue. I've convinced many freshmen to start using their initials or shorten it to a common name they can use on their resume. I have reservations about doing it though. One one hand, I want the students to be true to their homes and families. On the other hand, I don't want talented, hard-working students to sit on the sidelines because of their name.

I believe that what has been said is true. These names do have a negative impact on future job potential. The other issue that I will bring up that few want to talk about is the presence of visible Tatoos. I own a business and we have a policy that visible tatoos will get you fired and anyone that applied for employment with a tatoo that is visible is not considered for hire.

I know that Tat's are real popular with a lot of young kids, but I'm sure that they aren't giving much thought to what it might mean when they are applying for a job and they have a full sleeve tat that was a big hit with their college and high school buddies, but didn't go over so well with the HR rep that is sitting in front of them.

Or tattoos on the neck. If it can't be covered up, don't get it.