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In Newnan and Senoia, local students have received recognition for their academic excellence across various institutions in Georgia and nearby states. Students have excelled in honor rolls and special lists, showcasing their dedication. Schools such as the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University celebrated these achievers, with many local students achieving high GPAs and receiving awards. Additionally, newer educational institutions continue to acknowledge the hard work of young learners, reflecting a strong commitment to academic success in the community.
Newnan, Georgia celebrates local academic achievers
Local students have received recognition for their academic excellence in various educational institutions across Georgia and neighboring states, marking a significant achievement for the Newnan and Senoia communities. Numerous students have made it to honor rolls and special lists, highlighting their commitment to their studies.
The University of Mississippi recently announced its Spring 2025 Chancellor’s Honor Roll, celebrating students who achieved a GPA of 3.75-4.00. Among the recognized students are:
- Sophia Grace Stemberger (Newnan) – Early Childhood Education
- Lauren Borrelli (Newnan) – Marketing
- McKenzie Boynton (Senoia) – Southern Studies
- Kathryn McLain (Newnan) – Allied Health Studies
- Jacob Money (Senoia) – Creative Writing
- Frances Hand (Newnan) – Southern Studies
Additionally, the University recognized students on the Spring 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll, which includes those with GPAs from 3.50-3.74. The local students on this list are:
- Kaitlin Orsega (Sharpsburg) – Southern Studies
- Mary Ellis Hulsey (Sharpsburg) – Marketing
- Kate Westmoreland (Newnan) – Geological Engineering
Cody Lee from Sharpsburg has also earned recognition as part of the Alabama Community College Conference Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll at Wallace State Community College for maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Meanwhile, Claudia Ivey of Newnan successfully completed the IMPACT orientation and is set to enroll at Troy University for Fall 2025.
Moving to Mississippi State University, the school announced its Spring 2025 Dean’s List for students who obtained GPAs between 3.5 and 3.79. Notable local achievers include:
- Makenly Ross (Newnan)
- Kinley Beshers (Senoia)
- Joel Monk (Newnan)
- Emma Rosene (Newnan)
- Rashod Harris (Newnan)
- Steven Hodges (Newnan)
Students included in the Mississippi State University President’s List, who achieved GPAs of 3.80 or better, are:
- Connor Bailey (Newnan)
- Abigail Wilson (Newnan)
- Courtney Taliercio (Senoia)
- Madeline Butler (Senoia)
- Jason Weeks (Senoia)
- Rachel Gaydon (Sharpsburg)
- Madison McGowan (Sharpsburg)
Approximately 3,500 students graduated from Mississippi State University, highlighting achievements like Jason Weeks (Senoia), who obtained a Bachelor of Science degree Summa Cum Laude in Software Engineering, and Abigail Wilson (Newnan), who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science degrees.
Georgia Southern University acknowledged about 3,800 students for its Spring 2025 Dean’s List for GPAs of at least 3.5. Local honors included:
- Brandon Shaw (Newnan)
- Markeisia Malone (Newnan)
- Myla Scott (Newnan)
- Donovan Jones (Palmetto)
On the President’s List at Georgia Southern University, which recognizes students with GPAs of 4.0, local achievers are:
- Janiah Davis (Newnan)
- Philip West (Newnan)
- Autumn Tenney (Newnan)
The University of West Alabama also announced recognition for nearly 600 students on its Spring 2025 Dean’s List with GPAs between 3.25 and 3.79, which includes Megan Crawford (Palmetto) in Health Sciences and Tianna Dismuke (Palmetto) in Sociology.
Also noteworthy, Jonathan Lorentz from Senoia graduated from Central Methodist University with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Furthering academic achievements, Jason Weeks from Senoia was recognized as a Stephen D. Lee Scholar at Mississippi State University for maintaining a perfect cumulative GPA of 4.0.
In addition to individual achievements, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation awarded the Henderson-Orr House in Newnan an Excellence in Rehabilitation Award for its restoration and listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Local elementary and middle schools in Coweta County also submitted their A and A/B Honor Rolls for the recent academic term, reflecting the dedication of younger students in their educational pursuits.
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Additional Resources
- Times-Herald: Education Briefs
- Wikipedia: Education in the United States
- Times-Herald: AP Honors Schools
- Google Search: AP Honors Schools
- Times-Herald: Henderson-Orr House Award
- Google Scholar: Henderson-Orr House
- Times-Herald: Coweta County Honor Roll
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Honor Roll
- Times-Herald: Newnan Rotary Memorial Display
- Google News: Newnan Rotary
