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Taylorville School District Grieving After Loss of THS Senior

Taylorville High School is grieving after it was announced that a high school senior passed away last night.

Taylorville School Superintendent Doctor Chris Dougherty, in a news release sent this morning, announced that Alexia Garrison, a senior student at Taylorville High School, died last night at her home where she collapsed. 

Dr. Dougherty, in the release, said there are no words to express the
grief, heartbreak, and sense of loss felt by everyone in the Taylorville School District.

She added that in response to this tragedy, the school counselors are at school and available for students and staff to assist for as long as help is needed. Dr. Dougherty added that for some students, school is the best place to be with friends, to begin to deal with their grief, and to fondly recall friendships and happier times.

Dr. Dougherty encourages everyone who has been affected by the tragedy to seek comfort in each other, in the resources available in the school and in our community, and with the assistance of trusted adults. Any student, parent, or staff member in need of assistance should be encouraged to reach out for help.

Dr. Dougherty completed the news release by saying the thoughts and prayers of the entire school district are with Alexia’s family and friends who are grieving from the loss of what Dr. Dougherty called a remarkable young lady. 

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