SHS holds honors programs for underclassmen

Swainsboro High School’s underclassmen honors day was Tuesday, May 15. Special awards and highest average awards were presented to students for their achievements this school year. Students who earned Honor Roll and Star Honor Roll status for the year were also recognized.

East Georgia State College awarded certificates to students in the LEAD the Way program which is designed to recognize high school 10th and 11th graders for their Leadership, Engagement, Achievement and Dedication. This is also designed to award students in the top 15% of the class with at least a 3.0 GPA. The following students were recognized for the Class of 2027: Rileigh Andrews, Landon Beal, Molly Bird, Grayson Brassell, Lexsy Brown, Kenzlee Bush, Cameron Cummings, Dei’Vion Davis, AJ Eskew, Moriah Graves, Blair Hedger, Kyleigh Hostilo, Emma Irvin,

Carly Jersey, Malyiah Jones, Gi’Zyria Kirkland, Zaylin Lee, Nathaniel Loyd, Lillian Mason, Ashton McCastle, TJ McCullough, Dahlia Nelson, Mason Outlaw, Kailey Phan, Alleson Price, Daylan Riner, Rolan Riner, Emma Sconyers, Kaci Smith, Maci Sumner, Emilio Talledo, Ariel Tapley, Lilly Wheeler, and Tyler Young. The following students were recognized for the Class of 2026: Jennifer Ambrosio, Yi’zhariah Bell, Dakota Bravo, Terralynn Brinson, Kylie Brown, Hayden Burke, Ricky Chen, Kayden Childs, Chase Coxwell, Sarah Coxwell, Kayla Crabb, Kylee Farley, Zybrionna Ford, Aiden Foskey, Jayala Freeman, Brianna Gilmore, Yovana Hernandez, JaRon Johnson, Ivy Lin, Maygen Lopez, Peyton Mason, Alexus Mercer, Emily Miller, Rory Reynolds, Blaze Riner, Yasmin Rios, Maddox Robertson, Sophia Sanders, Laynie Scott, Kali Screws, Jayden Spearman, Makayla Stapleton, Alexis Swans, Morgan Terry, Jayvien Walker, and Jayson Wynn.

EGSC also awarded certificates for participation in dual enrollment. 10th grade: TJ McCullough. 11th Grade: Yi’zhariah Bell, Dakota Bravo, Terralynn Brinson, Kylie Brown, Hayden Burke, Chase Coxwell, Sarah Coxwell, Kayla Crabb, Aiden Foskey, Kylee Farley, Brianna Gilmore, Yovana Hernandez, Maygen Lopez, Emily Miller, Rory Reynolds, Yasmin Rios, Maddox Robertson, Sophia Sanders, Laynie Scott, Kali Screws, Makayla Stapleton, Kayleiana Swilley, Morgan Terry, Aiden VanDorsten, Brittany Waters, Miley Williford and Jayson Wynn.

Pineland Telephone Representative Emily Thompson recognized Rileigh Andrews as one of the two students participating in their annual Washington Youth Tour.

Superintendent Dr. Denise Warnock issued certificates for those students who served on the Superintendent’s Advisory Council this school year. These students demonstrated exceptional civic engagement and a strong commitment to student advocacy and provided valuable input on school and district-level decisions. They also participated in a service project focused on K-5 literacy. 10th graders recognized were Bryce Chapman, Dei’Vion Davis, AJ Eskew, Zaylin Lee, Emma Sconyers and Je’Ona Pearson. 11th graders recognized were Yi’zhariah Bell, Gracie Beneteau, Yasmin Rios, Maddox Robertson and Brittany Waters.

The purpose of the Young Georgia Authors writing competition is to encourage students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing. This prestigious competition is open to any student currently enrolled in Georgia public schools, grades K -12. Unlike many other writing competitions, no prompt is given. The 10th Grade winner for SHS is Dahlia Nelson. The 9th Grade winner for SHS is Maranda Jones. Winners for each grade level at SHS were recognized: Maranda Jones (9th Grade), Dahlia Nelson (10th Grade), and Kali Screws (11th Grade).

The Governor’s Honors Program is a summer program for gifted and talented high school students who will be rising juniors and seniors during the program. It is designed to provide students with the academic, cultural, and social enrichment necessary to become the next generation of global thinkers, innovators, and leaders. The following students were nominated by SHS and served as the nominee for all of Emanuel County: Alexus Mercer for Language Arts, Yasmin Rios for Science, Ricky Chen for Math and Kylee Farley for Social Studies.

The top 10% of students in the junior class were recognized by the University of Georgia with the Georgia Certificate of Merit. They are Yi’zhariah Bell, Terralynn Brinson, Kylie Brown, Hayden Burke, Ricky Chen, Kylee Farley, Aiden Foskey, Jalaya Freeman, Yovana Hernandez, Peyton Mason, Alexus Mercer, Emily Miller, Blaze Riner, Yasmin Rios, Maddox Robertson, Sophia Sanders, Kali Screws and Morgan Terry.

The Beta Club goes beyond a traditional honor roll by celebrating students who exemplify academic excellence, strong character, leadership, and a commitment to service. Being a member of Beta Club is a prestigious distinction, awarded only to the most dedicated and proficient students. The following students were presented official certificates and pins for their induction into Beta Club:

9th Grade: Landon Akridge, Gracee Brown, Amelia Clements, Tyrese Foreman, Layla Headrick, Mariska Hutcheson, Ethan Mason, Gracie Scruggs, Savannah Thompson, Tate Torpy, Brett Way

10th grade: Rileigh Andrews, Marlee Barton, Molly Bird, Grayson Brassell, Lexsy Brown, Kenzlee Bush, Dei’Vion Davis, Moriah Graves, Deasia Greene, Kyleigh Hostilo, Derek Hughes, Emma Irvin, Carly Jersey, Malyiah Jones, Gi’Zyria Kirkland, Zaylin Lee, Nathaniel Loyd, TaRhea Mack, Lillian Mason, Ashton McCastle, Thomas McCullough, Mason Outlaw, Alleson Price, Braylee Ricks, Daylan Riner, Emma Sconyers, Laila Sherrod, Kaderiyounna Simmons, Maci Sumner, Emilio Talledo, De’Oriah Tillman, Aiden Williams

Highest average certificates were awarded to the following students:

American Lit: Brittany Waters, Honors American Lit: Kylie Brown, Spanish III: Kylee Farley, 10th Grade Literature: Ariel Tapley, Honors American 10th Grade Literature: Carly Jersey, 9th Grade Literature: Tyrese Foreman, Honors 9th Grade Literature: Amelia Clements, Spanish I: Carly Jersey,

Spanish II: Gi’Zyria Kirkland, Read 180: Ta’Najianna Jackson, Advanced Algebra: Ivy Lin, Honors Advanced Algebra: Kylee Farley, Geometry: Ariel Tapley, Honors Geometry: Carly Jersey, Algebra: Maranda Jones, Honors Algebra: Mariska Hutcheson, Physical Science: Danny Lin, Honors Chemistry: Kylee Farley, Biology: Emilio Talledo, Honors Biology: Amelia Clements, Honors Physical Science: Carly Jersey, Environmental Science: Kolby Edenfield, US History: Jennifer Ambrosio, Honors US History: Alexus Mercer, American Government: Joshua Moore, Honors American Government: Carly Jersey, World History: Miranda Rich, Honors World History: Amelia Clements, Beginning Band: Johana Garcia-De La Cruz, Intermediate Band: Grayson Brassell, Culinary Arts I: Ivy Lin , Intro to Business 7 Technology: Christian Ford, Business Communications: Hayden Burke, Visual Art I: Blair Hedger, Visual Art II: Molly Bird, General Horticulture: Brett Way

Ag Mechanics I: Maci Sumner, Basic Agriculture: Kaci Smith, Forestry Science: Caleb Dolph, Intro to Culinary Arts: Mariska Hutcheson, Business & Technology: Zaylin Lee, Foundations of Engineering: Ason Wheeler, Engineering Concepts: Zaylie Scruggs, Boys Health & PE: Brett Way, Girls Health & PE: Natalya Sannicolas, Girls Weights: Ariel Tapley, Team Sports: DJ Stanford, Lifetime Sports: Brent Cox, Weightlifting: Christian Tarver, JROTC 1B: Abigail Wilks, JROTC 2A: Laila Sherrod, JROTC 3A: Tyler Young, JROTC 1A: Elazashia Devezin, JROTC 3B: Jeremiah Herrington

Richard Claxton with the Emanuel County Veterans Center presented the Distinguished Cadet Award to sophomore Alastoria Eskew. Major Eddie Oliver, SHS JROTC Instructor, presented the Cadet of the Year Award to Zybrionna Ford.

Students who earn Yearly Honor Roll have maintained an average of 90 or above with no grade below an 80 for any grading period this year. The following students were awarded certificates for this distinction:

9th Grade: Landon Akridge, Johnny Allen, Kamm’Rynn Bell, Chloe Boulineau, Ayasha Boyd, Jake Brabazon, Layla Brinson, Gracee Brown, Nashlly Bustamante, Landon Claxton, Cayden Claxton, Johnny Crapps, Dayna Foster, Weston Foxworth, Kimiya Freeman, Za’Layshia Freeman, Alex Fuentes-Garcia, Layla Headrick, Hamarri Holmes, Gatlin Martinez, Khloe Moore, Patrick Moorman, Kamauri Moses, Abby Mulrooney, Je’Ona Pearson, Safia Prentice, Edward Rodriguez, Natalya Sannicolas, Zayliee Scruggs, RJ Sherrod, Lauren Thompson, Savannah Thompson, Tate Torpy, Ason Wheeler, and Toriah Williams.

10th Grade: Rileigh Andrews, Landon Beal, Shannon Benjamin, Jonathan Brock, Kenzlee Bush, Bryce Chapman, Brent Cox, Emma English, Alastoria Eskew, Moriah Graves, Blair Hedger, Kyleigh Hostilo, Derek Hughes, Ashton McCastle, TJ McCullough, Dahlia Nelson, Mason Outlaw, Carlos Pacheco, Kailey Phan, Alleson Price, Braylee Ricks, Luis Ruiz-Castano, Kaderiyounna Simmons, Kaci Smith, De’Oriah Tillman, Kihanna Webb, Lilly Wheeler, Tyler Young.

11th Grade: Jimmy Aguilar, Lauri Allen, Jennifer Ambrosio, Yi’zhariah Bell, Gracie Beneteau, Ka’Dorian Benjamin, Michael Black, Dakota Bravo, Kendra Breese, Terralynn Brinson, Austin Brooks, Natalee Bush, Kayden Childs, Rashad Clarke, Chase Coxwell, Kynslie Crapps, Dazia Cuyler, Elazashia Devezin, Kason Edenfield, Raphael Ford, Zybrionna Ford, Jalaya Freeman, Tatyanna Hales, Gabbi Hayes, Laurie Hendrix, Dre Hill, Emily Holden, Saly-C-ia Jackson, Justin Leverette, Danny Lin, Maygen Lopez, Reagan McKenzie, LJ Morgan, Aacaylah Murphy, Jaylin Reynolds, Rory Reynolds, Blaze Riner, Nicholas Rosas, Natalie Sellers, Ke’Daysia Smith, Zaiden Smith, Jayden Spearman, Alexis Swans, Kayleiana Swilley, Millie Tarver, Spencer Tarver, Preston Varner, Jayvien Walker, Kencerio Walker, Brittany Waters, Marcus Watkins, and Miley Williford.

Students who earn the Yearly Star Honor Roll for the year have earned A’s in every subject for every grading period. The following students were awarded certificates for this distinction:

9th Grade: Ryan Bell, Kali Brown, Amelia Clements, Tyrese Foreman, Robert Hobson, Mariska Hutcheson, Maranda Jones, Ethan Mason, Vrusha Patel, Miranda Rich, Sara Smith, and Abigail Wilks

10th Grade: Molly Bird, Grayson Brassell, Lexsy Brown, Cameron Cummings, Dei’Vion Davis, Domnick Harper, Carly Jersey, Malyiah Jones, Gi’Zyriah Kirkland, Zaylin Lee, Nathaniel Loyd, Lillian Mason, Daylan Riner, Emma Sconyers, Maci Sumner, Emilio Talledo, and Ariel Tapley.

11th Grade: Kylie Brown, Hayden Burke, Ricky Chen, Sarah Coxwell, Kayla Crabb, Kylee Farley, Christopher Flores, Aiden Foskey, Brianna Gilmore, Yovana Hernandez, Jay’Quan Hill, Ja’Ron Johnson, Ivy Lin, Peyton Mason, Alexus Mercer, Emily Miller, Yasmin Rios, Maddox Robertson, Noah Sammons, Sophia Sanders, Laynie Scott, Kali Screws, Makayla Stapleton, Morgan Terry, Jody Warner, Alajah Wesby, Aiden Wilkerson, and Jayson Wynn