Meet our Honors Students
Meet our Outstanding Students!
Each year, we honor students that have earned enough honors credits for a Certificate of Achievement in the Honors Program.
In addition to Certificates of Achievement and Honors Diplomas, awarded for milestones of completion in the Honors Program, we also recognize the best of the best of our students each year. The Outstanding Achievement in the Honors Program award is given annually at Honors Night to Honors Students that have excelled on completed honors projects in the pursuit of honors credit, as voted on by the faculty of the Honors Advisory Committee. Our most recent recipients:
Lyzette Schott, Dacia Shackelford – 2024
Labeeba Shafique – 2023
Samantha Lewis – 2022
Karen Rogers – 2021
Leah Waagen – 2020
Not every honors student is going to win a competitive award, but they are all among the best students at GHC. Included below are profiles for some Honors Program students. These students maintain high academic achievement while accepting the challenge to pursue mentored research projects. Forget ‘is this on the test?’ These students want to know more so that they can do more in life. They choose the challenge. They are analytical, curious, dedicated, and hard-working. We look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have after GHC!
If you are an honors student and haven’t completed your profile, email the Honors Director for a link to the form.
Ariel Pillar, Psychology
I like to describe myself as a jack of all trades. As cliché as that sounds, I feel like I truly liv...
Oluwadamilare Lawal, Pre-Medicine
I'm a curious and motivated person who loves diving into new challenges, whether it's in entrepreneu...
Kristen Williams, online
As a business owner in the beauty industry, I balance my professional life with being a devoted mom ...
Aprilla Foster, Political Science
I’m a proud mother of three boys and have been happily married to my person for 19 years. I like to ...
Marleigh Cumbee, Nursing
A word I would use to describe myself would be Cunning. I possess a quick intellect and a cunning ab...
Hannah Thacker, Nursing
My name is Hannah Thacker I am 19 years old and a freshman at highlands. I have been through a lot o...
Emma Young, Political Science
I am pursuing my degree in political science. I hope to one day fulfill my dream of becoming a lawye...
John Rose, Business Administration
I'm John Anderson Rose, I'm a few years late to college. In that time I've made fortunes and mistake...
Shannon Oleson, Environmental Science and Natural Resources
Hi! I'm working on my bachelor's right now and while it's in the STEM field, I also enjoy various cr...
Alexis Rogers, Environmental and Natural Resources
I am passionate about caring for others and the world around us, which is why I strive for excellenc...
Ansley Shelton, EVNR
My name is Ansley Shelton and I am an Environmental science major. I hope to one day work with endan...
Chloe Littlejohn, Business
My name is Chloe Littlejohn and I’m a high school student dual-enrolling at GHC. I chose to study at...
Philip Stark, Environmental Science and Natural Resources
I am an unstoppable force with a never-ending thirst for knowledge and a wide range of interests. I ...
Hannah T, Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management
My passions involve learning about biological and ecological processes, preserving keystone species,...
Abbey Yates, Special Education
I am a student athlete and a mother to a little boy. I enjoy snowboarding and sports in my free time...
Matthew Pineda, Biology major
My name is Matthew Pineda, I am a 19 year old who is doing his second semester at GHC. I am in colle...
Israel Rogers, Criminal Justice
My name is Israel Rogers- I prefer to go by Izzy. I am 24 years old and work full time as a legal as...
Arik Etienne, Engineering
My major is engineering, one of my interests is business, I've developed a subtitling application, I...
Jahvar Lewis, Dental
I am Jahvar Lewis, an alumnus of Woodland High School and a recipient of Midway University where I w...
Sebastian Flachbart, Criminal justice
I am an easy person to get along with. I am hardworking and I give my best at everything I do. I lo...
Karen Provencher, Psychology
I am 33 years old and a Psychology major, which I plan to carry forward into graduate school to purs...
Brittany Lewis-Pilgrim, Films Studies
My name is Brittany & I am a films studies major. I am married to my high school sweetheart & we hav...
Aaron Selman, Nursing
My name is Aaron. I am father of 3 children who are all in college. I am a grandfather to a wonderfu...
Ariana Mraz, Environmental Science
Hi! My name is Ariana Mraz, but I prefer to be called Ari. I am interested in improving the environm...
Aidon Brady, Psychology
I'm going to college to be a therapist! Graduated from PCHS class of 2022. Working as a RBT for kids...
Alexis Frick, ASN
I am a hard working mom to a sweet baby boy. Currently working a full time job at a pediatric office...
Susan Reagan, Nursing
I want to be the caring hand, listening ear, and positive attitude for those in need. I have had a p...
Dakota Wall, Criminal Justice
I am a single mom who loves anime, true crime, comics, music and video games. I love to also read an...
Catherine Solis, Entrepreneurship
I'm 23 years old, a first-generation returning student at Georgia Highlands. My major is Entrepreneu...
Maria Markham, Dental Hygiene
I am someone who enjoys life. Through various outdoor activities, extreme travel and generally upbea...
Allison Vessell, Environmental and Natural Resources
I am a senior at GHC pursuing a degree in natural resources to become a wildlife researcher or conse...
Caroline Abney, Dental Hygiene
I just transferred to GHC from UNG to continue my education in Dental Hygiene. I love baking and mak...
Amanda Lanning, psychology
I am a traveling nurse right now, but I am studying psychology because I want to become a counselor....
Mackenzie Owens, Dental Hygiene
My name is Mack. I am twenty one years old and I am at Georgia Highlands for Dental Hygiene. I perso...
Taylor Goodwin, Healthcare management
I am 29 year old returning student to GHC. I am currently majoring in Healthcare management. My lif...
Julianna K. Lynch, English
I'm studying for my Associate's in English. I plan to continue my studies after GHC to achieve my Ba...
Kelsey Dunham, Nursing
I have a passion for helping others and caring for those in need. My goal is to live of life a servi...
Maxwell Davis, General Studies
A medical school hopeful and experienced allied healthcare worker, my aspiration is to continue buil...
Hooria Fatima, Criminal justice
I am a criminal Justice major. I just got my associates. I want to be a lawyer and hopefully one day...
Kenya Williams, Psychology
I’m working towards graduating by the end of the year or early next year. I enjoy oil painting and d...
Natalya Stroncone, Early childhood education
I appreciate learning new stuff. Learning more about Teaching, or any subject, is a continuous proce...
Jennifer Sanchez Covarrubias, Biology
As a biology major with a deep passion for animals, art, and nature, I have been fortunate to find a...
Guadalupe Franco, Nursing
My name is Guadalupe Franco. I am originally from Mexico, but I have lived in Georgia since I was tw...
Hayley Moore, Psychology
My name is Hayley Moore, and I am 21 years old. I am a fun spirited, lighthearted, and spontaneous s...
Sonia Aguilar, Health Professions
My real name is Sonia but I go by Angie and I am 18 years old. I graduated from Cartersville High Sc...
Sharlotte Baine, Psychology
I am a mom to 2 wonderful sons. I am planning on getting my bachelor's in criminal justice coming up...
Chanin Kenner, BBA, Logistics & Supply Chain Management
My name is Chanin Kenner, I am an Atlanta native born and raised, also the eldest of three brothers....
Taylor Pittman,
My name is Taylor. I am a Haitian-American first generation college student with aspirations to one ...
Levi Wright, BS, Health Science
I was born deaf and am now aided to hear by Cochlear implants. I am nineteen years old and looking t...
Alexandria Harn, English
I have a cat. I’m 19 years old. I love to read fiction. I work as a server full time. I have 2 siste...
Rena Fraga, Middle Grades Education
I play softball at Georgia Highlands. I graduated from East Paulding High School. I’m a part time ma...
Kynissa Martin, Biology
Simple things like fishing and working with my hands are some things I enjoy. I'm quiet unless I hav...
Lyzette Schott, Psychology
I am a late-in-life college student on a non-traditional path. I am a Mama and a Wife outside of sch...
Labeeba Shafique, General Studies
Hello, my fellow buddies. This is Labeeba Shafique. This year I am doing a project in the department...
Courtney Fricks, Biology
I am currently a dual enrollment student at GHC and Adairsville High School. In the future, I want t...
Charles Wright, Business Administration
My name is Charles Wright. Second year student at GHC. My hobbies include working out, and outdoor c...
Ahdia-elaine Lovelace, Health Professions
My name is Ahdia-elaine I am 19 years old and was born in Brooklyn but raised in Georgia. I have 2 s...
Kayla Hardeman, History
I am in my second semester at GHC. I plan on majoring in History. After I get my associates degree i...
Labeeba Shafique, General Studies
Being an inquisitive learner made me uptake honors projects. I am eager and excited to challenge my ...
Lauren Taylor Thomas, Political Science
I aspire to be a voice of change for the People of this great Nation. I have chosen to dedicate my l...
Brenda Ayala, Nursing
I am a 23 year old female currently enrolled in Georgia Highlands College, and my goal is to success...
Jimena Hernandez-Martinez, Nursing
My name is Jimena Hernandez-Martinez, and I am pursuing a career as a Nurse. I am ambitious and driv...
Nicholi Moore-Caron, Computer Science
I'm an ambitious Canadian-American guy who lets his curiosities guide him on a daily basis. I've fal...
Giovanni Miller Rosado, Nursing
Born in Puerto Rico and raised in the United States, I come from a small family and I am the first o...
Victoria Bissette, English
I’m an English major at Georgia Highlands with plans to transfer after graduation, eventually I want...
Cassidy Haygood, Undecided
I am from Canton, Ga and I am a freshmen this year. I am just doing core classes while I figure out ...
Yasmeen Olass, Psychology
Hello, my name is Yasmeen Olass and I am a freshman at Georgia highlands. I am currently a psycholog...
Colby Morris, Business Administration
I was born and raised right here in Rome, GA. I graduated from Pepperell High School back in 2016, w...
Tiffany Blalock, Nursing
I am currently a senior at GHC pursing a career in Nursing. I am grateful to be a part of the GHC ho...
Liza Vanek, Nursing
Hello, my name is Liza Kate Vanek, and I am so grateful to be in the Georgia Highlands Honors Progra...
Joseph Mendoza, Nursing
I am Californian born and raised but have been fortunate to live across America thanks to the milita...
Emily Bray, Criminal Justice
I am a GHC sophomore and will be receiving my paralegal certification from KSU in November. My creat...
Kylie Ledbetter, Physics
I am a curious mind who loves to dive deep into books. When I am not reading, I am probably playing ...
Orlane Devesin, English
My name is Orlane and I am currently pursuing an Associate’s Degree in English. I adore everything a...
April Cole, Biology
I am a student whose constant curiosity drives them to stay successful and competitive. I enjoy new ...
Taylor Burns, Health Professions
I currently work in a pharmacy as a certified pharmacy technician. My plan is to get my Bachelors of...
Heather Choate, Bachelor of Applied Science (Dental Hygiene)
I was born, raised, and have always resided in Cartersville, Georgia. Back in 2009, I graduated from...
Belle Tanner, Psychology
I am a psychology major at Georgia Highlands College. In short, my reason behind choosing this major...
Elijah Hudgins, Dual Enrollment
I am a high school senior taking dual enrollment classes at GHC. My goal is to earn a bachelor of sc...
Ashlee Bearden, Nursing
Hello, my name is Ashlee Bearden. I have a passion for people, with that being said nursing is the p...
Amanda Beal, History
As a History Major, I am eager to continue to learn where we have come from. I am innovative and pas...
Samantha Lewis, BS - Health Science
My name is Samantha and I am working toward my BS in Health Science. I hope to eventually transfer t...
Naisha Cammack, Criminal justice
I’m a full time student , pursing my career. I’m a full time manager at McDonald’s. I was born April...
Cole Alexander, Biology
If I could describe myself in one word it would be: student. I have always appreciated and sought af...
Julianna Silva, English
Hello, everyone! I'm Julianna. I am a Freshman just starting out at GHC this year. I'm wildly excite...
Alexa Neal, Education
I’m going back to college at the age of 26 to pursue a degree in education. I have been in the veter...
Nattalie Gordon, English
I'm Nattalie Gordon, an English major at the Douglasville campus. I started in Spring 2020.
Outside...
Sara Murphy, Psychology
Hi, my name is Sara Murphy. I am a psychology student at Georgia Highlands College and a manager at ...
Muhammad Hanzala, Engineering
My name is Muhammad Hanzala, and I am a bio-medical engineering and pre-med student. I plan on becom...
Victoria Miller, Nursing
I am a nursing major currently working as a CNA. I enjoy spending time outside hiking, camping and e...
Jacob Kent, Business Administration
I am one who understands life and loves it fully! I am extremely family oriented and will do anythin...
Ilse Amezquita, undeclared
I am a Pre-Dental student, taking post-baccalaureate classes. I earned my B.S. in Health Science wit...
Karen Rogers, Human Services
My name is Karen Rogers and I am a Human Services Major here at GHC. I love being involved in school...
Lauren Ladd, Engineering
I am an ambitious environmental activist! Everyday I strive to make life on this planet not only mor...
Aemy Lopez, Nursing
Hi, my name is Aemy Lopez. I am the oldest out of 8 siblings. Some of my favorite hobbies are singin...
Karla Melo, Psychology
My name is Karla Melo and I am studying psychology because I want to be able to work primarily with ...
Julia Belew, Art
I am pursuing art as a lifetime goal of a constant creative outlet. I hope to be creating as much an...
Ebony Arnold, Art
After I graduate with an associate degree at Georgia Highlands College, I plan to go to Savannah Col...
Kathryn Atkins, Computer Information Systems
My name is Kathryn Atkins. I'm currently a sophomore planning to transfer to KSU after this year. My...
Jenny Tran, Nursing
I am a very ambitious student always striving to do my best. I love being involved in school activit...
Shakhina Azimova, Business Administration
My name is Shakhina Azimova. I am 19 years old and this is my second year at Georgia Highlands Colle...
Jesse Warren, Business Administration
It is an honor for me to be apart of GHC Honors program. I have never thought of my self as a honors...
Kaetlyn Sorhaindo, Nursing (BSN)
My name is Kaetlyn Sorhaindo and I am from Douglasville Georgia . I have a unique passion towards he...
Amanda Lewis, Nursing
Amanda Lewis is a leader in Psi Beta, an honors student, and a champion of GHC's Annual Public Speak...
Kristina Von Nordeck, Nursing
My name is Kristina and currently work in Pediatrics and absolutely love working with kids. I am a m...
