Atlanta's HALL of FAME Often we think success is measured by the most money, or the most awards, or the most toys. In our Hall of Fame issue, we feature people who qualify in these, and other, ways. They've taken different paths in life, but each has had just an awesome year, one we all aspire to. Read and be inspired. Maybe we'll see you in the Hall of Fame pages next year. What are the common things that make schools great and their students successful? Walker researched more than 200 great schools across the country before founding New Century Schools in 1991. Its downtown campus is chocked-full of the kind of cutting-edge technology that intrigues kids and parents, and his consulting company now has contracts to design and implement education technology programs for schools throughout the U.S. Next on his agenda: designing a high-tech high school that will be partnered with some of Atlanta's leading universities and technology companies. Walker says the school will focus on the core academics along with the fundamentals for careers in information technologies. - HM