(Media release from Floyd County Schools, GA):
The College Board has released the AP School Scholar Roster and it includes 123 Floyd County Schools (FCS) students earning 174 AP Scholar Awards, the highest number of AP scholars received for the system.
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school. Students can earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams.
The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on AP Exams. FCS’ schools received an average score of 3.095.
Across all four Floyd County high schools:
21 students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. These students are:
- Tate D. Burnham – Armuchee HS 2023 graduate
- Matthew C. Campbell – AHS 2023 graduate
- Noah C. Campbell – AHS 2023 graduate
- Emalee G. Collins – AHS senior
- Marissa J. Kimple – AHS senior
- David W. Lane – AHS 2023 graduate
- Aidan Mowery – AHS 2023 graduate
- Gracy M. Padgett – AHS 2023 graduate
- Grayson D. Perry – AHS senior
- Avery L. Seiter – AHS senior
- McKinzy R. Snyder – AHS 2023 graduate
- Ryan L. Strickland – AHS senior
- Ivey E. Whitaker – AHS senior
- Emma E. Couch – Model HS 2023 graduate
- Walker J. Gallman – MHS senior
- Samuel J. Galysh – MHS senior
- Rachel L. Johnson – MHS senior
- Annabel M. Lee – MHS 2023 graduate
- Nolan J. Ely – Pepperell HS 2023 graduate
- Ryan J. Ely – PHS 2023 graduate
- Milo Z. Hardy – PHS 2023 graduate
22 students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. These students are:
- Benjamin W. Cranford – AHS senior
- Brock P. Dillard – AHS senior
- Jaslyn S. Edwards – AHS 2023 graduate
- Catherine M. Gilbert – AHS 2023 graduate
- Logan F. Hunton – AHS senior
- Kaylee B. Nichols – AHS senior
- Riley D. Sutton – AHS senior
- Mary G. Traylor – AHS 2023 graduate
- Isaac R. Tucker – AHS junior
- Rylan G. Weaver – AHS senior
- Ethan W. Wilder – AHS senior
- Sara G. Abernathy – MHS 2023 graduate
- Silas L. Bryson – MHS 2023 graduate
- Sydney G. Gowens – MHS 2023 graduate
- Braiden L. Holder – MHS junior
- Xander C. Jessie – MHS junior
- Larsen E. Johnson – MHS senior
- Camon R. OGuin – MHS junior
- Thomas P. Patterson – MHS junior
- Jack W. Robinson – MHS 2023 graduate
- McAllister J. Robinson – MHS senior
- Cooper G. Selman – MHS junior
73 students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams with scores of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars are:
- Isaac T. Agan – AHS senior
- Christian A. Beavers – AHS junior
- Zeena D. Bixby – AHS 2023 graduate
- Destiney I. Castro – AHS senior
- Lauren G. Early – AHS senior
- Landon T. England – AHS 2023 graduate
- Anna G. Evans – AHS senior
- Nickolas L. Fero – AHS 2023 graduate
- Shelby K. Green – AHS 2023 graduate
- Elan A. McClain – AHS junior
- Jessie Moore – AHS senior
- Riley J. Roberts – AHS 2023 graduate
- Makayla B. Tenney – AHS senior
- Jordan R. Agan – Coosa HS 2023 graduate
- Aislin E. Bollen – CHS senior
- Savannah J. Faulkner – CHS 2023 graduate
- Alyssa Knotts – CHS senior
- Evie Morris – CHS junior
- Norah B. Noyes – CHS senior
- Aayushi S. Patel – CHS 2023 graduate
- Victoria H. Payne – CHS junior
- Taylor N. Ragland – CHS junior
- Caden M. Reece – CHS senior
- Reagan E. Vance – CHS 2023 graduate
- Alexandra K. Arnold – MHS 2023 graduate
- Abby M. Arrington – MHS 2023 graduate
- Emileigh K. Ashworth – MHS junior
- Madison K. Ball – MHS senior
- Joshua M. Bell – MHS junior
- Alondra J. Bello – MHS 2023 graduate
- AnnElise M. Brock – MHS 2023 graduate
- Mary F. Brown – MHS 2023 graduate
- Payton N. Brown – MHS 2023 graduate
- Railey C. Davis – MHS 2023 graduate
- Aidan Z. Fuller – MHS junior
- Emma L. Galysh – MHS 2023 graduate
- Maddox A. Gibson – MHS 2023 graduate
- Sadie K. Haynes – MHS junior
- Carson B. Holder – MHS junior
- Amara R. Howard – MHS 2023 graduate
- Sophie M. Lawing – MHS senior
- Natalie B. Long – MHS 2023 graduate
- Thomas D. Luthi – MHS 2023 graduate
- Anna K. Maddox – MHS senior
- Susana N. Marin – MHS 2023 graduate
- Elijah J. Marshall – MHS senior
- Emma R. Molyneux – MHS senior
- Courtney C. Orr – MHS 2023 graduate
- Camden R. Oswalt – MHS 2023 graduate
- Jason W. Paulk – MHS 2023 graduate
- Valentina M. Ramirez – MHS senior
- Adriana M. Rankin – MHS 2023 graduate
- Tesa M. Roberson – MHS 2023 graduate
- Austin K. Sheppard – MHS senior
- Tinley A. Sprayberry – MHS 2023 graduate
- Sydney M. Sutton – MHS senior
- Chelsea L. White – MHS 2023 graduate
- Halle J. Williams – MHS senior
- Madison I. Wood – MHS 2023 graduate
- Claire R. Yarbrough – MHS 2023 graduate
- Allie G. Adams – PHS 2023 graduate
- Erik J. Cornejo – PHS 2023 graduate
- Sarah E. Gee – PHS senior
- Gabriel E. Goggans – PHS senior
- Ava G. Hendrix – PHS 2023 graduate
- Katie E. Hennon – PHS senior
- Erik L. Jensen – PHS senior
- Drew M. Marsh – PHS 2023 graduate
- Fernando J. Monterroso – PHS senior
- Gavin W. Mullinax – PHS junior
- Peyton R. Owen – PHS senior
- Layton N. Sanford – PHS senior
- Richard D. Sapp – PHS 2023 graduate
AP Capstone is an innovative diploma program that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. AP Capstone students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement in AP Seminar, AP Research, and additional AP courses are recognized through the AP Capstone Diploma and the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.
17 students were granted the AP Capstone Diploma for earning scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing. These students are:
- Matthew C. Campbell – AHS 2023 graduate
- Emalee G. Collins – AHS senior
- Catherine M. Gilbert – AHS 2023 graduate
- Marissa J. Kimple – AHS senior
- Aidan Mowery – AHS 2023 graduate
- Kaylee B. Nichols – AHS senior
- Grayson D. Perry – AHS senior
- Walker J. Gallman – MHS senior
- Emma I. Galysh – MHS 2023 graduate
- Samuel J. Galysh – MHS senior
- Rachel L. Johnson – MHS 2023 graduate
- Courtney C. Orr – MHS 2023 graduate
- Jack W. Robinson – MHS 2023 graduate
- Allie G. Adams – PHS 2023 graduate
- Nolan J. Ely – PHS 2023 graduate
- Ryan J. Ely – PHS 2023 graduate
- Milo Z. Hardy – PHS 2023 graduate
41 students were granted the AP Seminar and Research Certificate for earning scores of 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research. These students are:
- Aubrie E. Cordle – AHS 2023 graduate
- Brock P. Dillard – AHS senior
- Lauren G. Early – AHS senior
- Anna G. Evans – AHS senior
- Braden P. Hood – AHS 2023 graduate
- Jessie Moore – AHS senior
- Makayla B. Tenney – AHS senior
- Ivey E. Whitaker – AHS senior
- Sarah A. Graham – CHS 2023 graduate
- Natalie N. Nguyen – CHS senior
- Sofie A. Osborne – CHS senior
- Aayushi S. Patel – CHS 2023 graduate
- Caden M. Reece – CHS senior
- Alexandra K. Arnold – MHS 2023 graduate
- Abby M. Arrington – MHS 2023 graduate
- Madison K. Ball – MHS 2023 graduate
- Alondra J. Bello – MHS 2023 graduate
- AnnElise M. Brock – MHS 2023 graduate
- Mary F. Brown – MHS 2023 graduate
- Maddox A. Gibson – MHS 2023 graduate
- Larsen E. Johnson – MHS 2023 graduate
- Sophie M. Lawing – MHS senior
- Annabel M. Lee – MHS 2023 graduate
- Thomas D. Luthi – MHS 2023 graduate
- Anna K. Maddox – MHS senior
- Elijah J. Marshall – MHS senior
- Emma R. Molyneux – MHS senior
- Jason W. Paulk – MHS 2023 graduate
- Adriana M. Rankin – MHS 2023 graduate
- McAllister J. Robinson – MHS 2023 graduate
- Austin K. Sheppard – MHS senior
- Sydney M. Sutton – MHS senior
- Chelsea L. White – MHS 2023 graduate
- Tristan Whittier – MHS senior
- Halle J. Williams – MHS senior
- Catelyn B. Branton – PHS 2023 graduate
- Sarah E. Gee – PHS senior
- Ava G. Hendrix – PHS 2023 graduate
- Katie E. Hennon – PHS senior
- Drew M. Marsh – PHS 2023 graduate
- Richard D. Sapp – PHS 2023 graduate
Of this year’s award recipients across FCS, 84 awards were given to sophomores or juniors at the time of testing. These students have at least one more year in which to complete college-level work and possibly earn a higher-level AP Scholar Award. The availability of AP classes for students is a priority in FCS.
“We are so proud of our AP program, students and teachers in Floyd County Schools. We have grown our AP program with more course offerings for students. We are extremely proud of our 123 AP Scholars and especially proud of our AP Capstone Diploma Students. The more AP Courses we can offer students, the more chances they have to secure honors on a state and national level and excel after high school,” said McCall Govignon, FCS Director of Advanced Programs and Assessment. “We introduced the AP Capstone program into all four high schools during the 2015-16. Currently, we are the only system in Northwest Georgia offering these two courses for students to earn more AP Credits.”
Through 34 different college-level courses and exams, AP provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to earn college credit or advanced placement and stand out in the college admission process. Each exam is developed by a committee of college and university faculty and AP teachers, ensuring that AP Exams are aligned with the same high standards expected by college faculty at some of the nation’s leading liberal arts and research institutions. More than 3,600 colleges and universities annually receive AP scores. Most four-year colleges in the United States provide credit and/or advanced placement for qualifying exam scores. Research consistently shows that AP students who score a 3 or higher on AP Exams (based on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest) typically experience greater academic success in college and have higher college graduation rates than students who do not participate in AP.