The Georgia Department of Education announced today its list of 2016 Georgia Scholars, and numerous students from northwest Georgia are on the list.
State School Superintendent Richard Woods said that each of the seniors awarded this year have exemplary academic performance and have demonstrated great leadership in their schools and across their communities.
“I offer my sincere congratulations to each of our 2016 Georgia Scholars,” Woods said in a statement. “These students have worked extremely hard and have engaged with all aspects of the educational process, with the result that they are truly ready to learn, ready to live and ready to lead.”
The state named 151 graduating seniors from schools across the state, including students in Catoosa, Walker, and Whitfield counties, and Dalton City Schools.
Of the 180 public school districts in Georgia, Whitfield County claims the third most 2016 Georgia Scholars with six students being named to the list.
2016 Georgia Scholars from northwest Georgia:
Catoosa County: Logan Bennett, Ingrid Brindle, Kate Higgins, and Michelle Lin from Heritage High School.
Dalton City: Mitul Patel from Dalton High School
Walker County: Emma Jones from Ridgeland High School
Whitfield County: Shelbi Bryant from Southeast High School; Justin Deal, Natalie Wright and Anisha Mittal from Northwest Whitfield High School; and Ashley Walker and Zach Williams from Coahulla Creek High School
Source: Georgie Department of Education