Senior Duo Named 2024 Georgia Scholars

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DACULA, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Education recognized 177 graduating seniors across the state as 2024 Georgia Scholars, with Hebron Christian Academy seniors Emma Grace Harris and Amelia Jemal among those honored by State School Superintendent Richard Woods.

GaDOE identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life through the Georgia Scholar program. Each honoree receives a seal for their diploma.

Harris will be attending the Georgia Institute of Technology this fall, majoring in building construction. She is a Zell Miller Scholarship recipient and received the National Honor Society Honor Stole as vice president and also earned a National Art Honor Society Honor Cord. She is the recipient of the Mu Alpha Theta Medallion and earned the AP Scholar with Honor Award.

Jemal will also be attending the Georgia Institute of Technology this fall, majoring in computer science. She is a Zell Miller Scholarship recipient and earned the National Honor Society Honor Stole and the Quill and Scroll International Honorary Society Honor Cord. She received the Mu Alpha Theta Medallion as president and earned the AP Scholar with Distinction Award.

“These 177 Georgia students have made our state proud through their stellar efforts in the classroom and in their communities,” Superintendent Woods said. “The Georgia Scholar designation is a recognition of their leadership and diligence. I wish them great success as they continue into their futures, and know they will continue to contribute to their communities and to our state.”

Georgia Scholars carried exemplary course loads during their four years of high school, performed excellently in all courses, successfully participated in interscholastic events within their schools and communities, and assumed leadership roles in extracurricular activities sponsored by their schools.

The Georgia Scholar program is coordinated by GaDOE in partnership with local districts and schools.

Both Harris and Jemal will graduate at HCA's Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at Hebron Church.