Gordon County, GA — The College Board has recently honored 20 exceptional students from Gordon County Schools for their outstanding achievements as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars during the 2024-25 school year. This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to the dedication and academic excellence of these students and their schools.
The current students who earned the distinction of AP Scholar from Gordon Central High School are as follows:
1. Elizabeth Brichaux-Barahona - AP Scholar
2. Keira Bryson - AP Scholar with Honor
3. William (Rand) DeFoor - AP Scholar
4. Harrison Hughes - AP Scholar with Distinction
5. Seth Kolterman - AP Scholar
6. Riley McEntire - AP Scholar
7. Anna Caroline Parker - AP Scholar with Distinction
8. Lily Perez - AP Scholar
9. Anthony Pham - AP Scholar
10. Randy Vicente - AP Scholar with Honor
Gordon Central High School’s 2005 graduates who earned AP Scholar distinction are:
1. Gwyndolyn Black - AP Scholar
2. Sadie Holmes - AP Scholar
3. Madilyn Payne - AP Scholar with Honor
4. Samantha Ruiz Reyes - AP Scholar
5. Evan Wood - AP Scholar
The students who earned the distinction of AP Scholar from Sonoraville High School are as follows:
1. Kaleb King - AP Scholar with Honor
2. Sadie Sahadeo - AP Scholar
3. Madelyn Scroggs - AP Scholar with Honor
4. Miley Silva - AP Scholar with Honor
5. Emily Walker - AP Scholar
· AP Scholar achievements are categorized into different levels of recognition:
· AP Scholar: Awarded to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
· AP Scholar with Honor: Granted to students who achieve an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
· AP Scholar with Distinction: Conferred upon students who maintain an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
· AP International Diploma: Presented to students who exhibit exceptional achievement across various disciplines, subject to eligibility requirements.
These exemplary students have not only demonstrated academic prowess but have also exemplified the values of hard work and dedication, which will undoubtedly serve them well in their future endeavors.
The Gordon County Schools community commends these scholars on their outstanding achievements and wishes them continued success in their educational pursuits.