A number of Northwest Georgia high school seniors are among 183 seniors statewide recognized as 2017 Georgia Scholars, according to a news release from the Georgia Department of Education.
Each of the students, who are recognized for achieving excellence in school and community life, will receive a seal for their diploma.
"I offer my sincere congratulations to each of our 2017 Georgia Scholars," state school Superintendent Richard Woods said.
"These students have exemplary academic performance, but they've also gained soft skills by taking on leadership roles within their schools and communities. I am confident we will hear great things about their accomplishments in the near future."
Eligible students are high school seniors who exhibit excellence in all phases of school life, in community activities, and in the home. Georgia Scholars have carried exemplary course loads during the four years of high school; performed excellently in all courses; successfully participated in interscholastic events at their schools and in their communities; and assumed active roles in extracurricular activities sponsored by their schools.
Area students recognized are:
CATOOSA COUNTY
Heritage High School
Jacob Frogge, Steven Sawyer
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School
Meghan Trusley
WALKER COUNTY
Gordon Lee Memorial High School
Michaela Wilkins
WHITFIELD COUNTY
Northwest Whitfield High School
Megan Climer, Amanda Jones, Steven McMullen, Jacob Smith
Coahulla Creek High School
Hannah Conway, Damary Guitierrez Hernandez, Bryce Jones