GORDON COUNTY, GA - Gordon County Schools is proud to announce the nominees for the prestigious Governor's Honors Program (GHP). This highly competitive program recognizes and supports intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students, offering them a unique and enriching educational experience during a four-week summer instructional program.
The 15 exceptional students from Gordon Central High and Sonoraville High have been selected to represent their schools in the state-level application process for a chance to become semifinalists. If successful, they will move on to the in-person GHP interviews scheduled for late February. The Governor’s Honors Program provides an unparalleled opportunity for students to engage in rigorous coursework, collaborate with peers, and learn from distinguished educators in various fields.
GHP, fully funded by the Georgia General Assembly, will take place on the campus of Georgia Southern University this summer. Rising juniors and seniors from both public and private high schools in Georgia are eligible for nomination by their teachers. The program covers a diverse range of major instructional areas, including agricultural research, biotechnology and science, communicative arts, computer science, dance, engineering, mathematics, music, science, social studies, theatre performance, visual arts, and world languages.
Gordon County Schools is proud to present the following nominees:
- Sofia Aguilar- nominated in the area of dance
- Rand DeFoor - nominated in the area of music with a concentration on guitar and jazz
- Madelyn Goble - nominated in the area of social studies
- Seth Kolterman - nominated in the area of science with a concentration in biology and environmental science
- Asher Lee - nominated in the area of theatre performance
- Anna Caroline Parker - nominated in the area of theatre performance
- Peyton Schwartz - nominated in the area of agricultural research, biotechnology, and science
- Kate Silvers - nominated in the area of agricultural research, biotechnology, and science
- Aiden Williams - nominated in the area of science with a concentration in biology and environmental science
From Sonoraville High:
- Ema Beckman - nominated in the area of music with a concentration in Brass: French Horn
- Anna Ruth CruzTezen - nominated in the area of communicative arts
- Alliyah Ingram - nominated in the area of communicative arts
- Danielle Ralston - nominated in the area of theatre performance
- Ethan Smith - nominated in the area of theatre performance
- Ella Kate Walraven - nominated in the area of mathematics
Congratulations to all the nominees selected to represent Gordon County Schools!
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About Gordon County Schools
Gordon County Schools system serves approximately 6,500 students in schools across the county including six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The mission of the Gordon County School system is to build a collaborative culture that engages all students and staff in learning experiences leading to growth, empowerment, and transformation.
Contact at Gordon County Schools:
Kendra Pannell
Communications Coordinator
Email: kpannell@gcbe.org
Phone: (706) 629-7366 ext. 8151
Website: www.gcbe.org