CARROLLTON, GA— Six Carrollton High School seniors, set to graduate in May, have been recognized as Georgia Scholars by the Georgia Department of Education. This year's accolades reflect the increasing competitiveness of the program, with only 145 students selected statewide compared to 323 selected in 2021.

CHS was among the top schools in the state for the number of scholars recognized this year, earning more honors than any other school or district in the West Georgia region. 

To qualify for this recognition, students must exhibit outstanding performance in all areas of academic achievement in addition to extracurricular and community involvement. The high school seniors who are finalists exemplify these characteristics.

According to DOE guidelines, Georgia Scholars are students who have carried exemplary course loads, exceptionally performed in all coursework, successfully participated in interscholastic events at their school and community events, and assumed leadership roles throughout their four years of high school. Scholars are distinguished at graduation with special seals for their diplomas.

The Class of 2025 honorees are Audrey Browning, George Carden, Addison Lloyd, Drew Mills, Eli Slappey, and Luke Zimmer.  

“The Georgia Scholars program is known for setting a competitive standard, and these seniors earned recognition among the top students in the state,” said CHS Principal Ian Lyle. “Along with the faculty and staff at CHS, I am excited to celebrate this achievement with our Scholars.”   

The program is coordinated by GaDOE’s Excellence Recognition Office and local coordinators in each public school system and private schools throughout the state.

Six Carrollton High School students have been recognized as Georgia Scholars. The recipients pictured top row, from left, are Audrey Browning, George Carden, and Addison Lloyd, and bottom row, from left, are Drew Mills, Eli Slappey, and Luke Zimmer.