Newton High School student Nolan Stanfield was nominated as one of Newton’s Gen Z leaders of Tomorrow, primarily because of his hard work both inside and outside of school.

Currently a junior at Newton, Stanfield is involved in an assortment of volunteer organizations and events in Covington and the Newton County area.

“[Working] in the community [through volunteering] will always help all that goes on in the community,” Stanfield said. “My family has a history of participating in community service.”

In the community, Stanfield has worked with the Newton County Ministers Union as well as participating in walks against breast cancer and lupus.

Stanfield’s work does not stop when he steps onto campus at Newton, as he is involved in a variety of groups, causes and programs at Newton.

He is part of the No Opioids campaign, RamBassadors, Beta Club, National Honors Society, Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (MCJROTC), the Academy of Liberal Arts (ALANHS), and he plays on Newton’s football and soccer teams.

Stanfield did extensive work for the No Opioids campaign at Newton, helping to shoot public service announcements, raise awareness and make the logo for the campaign. His leadership helped draw other students in.

Inside these programs, Stanfield also assists with multiple community service efforts as well as helping at Georgia Tech football games to raise money and awareness.

Stanfield expressed how being in these programs benefits him and others by offering new experiences that he had yet to have beforehand.

“[Being in these groups] helps me see the world more than I usually would if I was not part of these programs,” Stanfield said. “They open more doors for me.”

Stanfield credits ALANHS for helping setting him up for life after high school as he plans to attend college, and study Aerospace Engineering.

“ALANHS helps set me up for college,” he said. “From there, I am looking into Morehouse, Georgia Tech, the United States Naval Academy, and MIT.”