Ten students from high schools in East Cobb are among the 145 chosen across the state as Georgia Scholars, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced Tuesday.
According to the Georgia Department of Education, “Georgia Scholars carried exemplary course loads during their four years of high school, performed excellently in all courses, successfully participated in interscholastic events within their schools and communities, and assumed leadership roles in extracurricular activities sponsored by their schools.
(Click here to view the full program criteria.)
Each honoree receives a seal for their diploma along with a graduation cord to recognize their achievement.
The local students include the following:
- Lassiter: Elizabeth George, Andrea Joya, Sophia Joya
- Walton: Vishruth Tallam, Rahaf Vaid, Shalein Valvani, Owen Wu, Edward Yao
- Wheeler: Marissa Loncar, Leanne Vuong
Students from Kennesaw Mountain and North Cobb high schools also are among the honorees,
“Congratulations to the 145 outstanding students honored as Georgia Scholars this year” Woods said in a statement. “This prestigious recognition identifies students who go above and beyond in all aspects of life – both within the school walls and in the community. I wish them great success in their futures and can’t wait to see the impact they make on our state, nation, and world.”
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