Eight seniors from Henry County Schools have been named Georgia Scholars by the Georgia Department of Education and its Excellence Recognition Office. This honor is bestowed upon high school seniors achieving great success inside and outside of school.
Corban Anderson – Union Grove High School 
Bailey Bair – Ola High School 
Samantha Bartholomew – Union Grove High School 
Kyle Carden – Union Grove High School 
Emily Crawford – Ola High School 
Ruthvika Garlapati – Union Grove High School 
Angela Leeper – Ola High School 
Rawlin Tate Jr. – Woodland High School
According to the eligibility requirements, students up for the recognition must have exhibited excellence in all phases of school life, in community activities, and at home. Their course loads over the past four years of high school have been exemplary and reflect success in each. They have also successfully participated in interscholastic events at their school and in their communities, while they have assumed active roles in school-sponsored extracurricular activities.
The eight students honored represent three different high schools in the district, and each student will receive a seal for their diplomas. A total of 260 students from across the state were named Georgia Scholars.
According to State School Superintendent Richard Woods, “The 2019 Georgia Scholars exemplify our mission of educating the whole child. They are well-rounded students who have engaged with a wide array of educational opportunities – from traditional classroom learning to community service. I congratulate each of these students and wish them well as they embark on their next steps after high school.”
For more information on Henry County Schools, visit www.henry.k12.ga.us
