Governor’s Honors Program 2026 Semifinalists
Governors Honors Program (GHP) is a four week intensive program for rising high school juniors and seniors that focuses on indulging the students in their major academic interests. Attendees also have the opportunity to meet like minded students and experience a college lifestyle. This year, Cedar Shoals will send 10 semifinalists to interview or audition for a coveted spot in the summer program.
Sophomore John Driscoll was nominated for GHP by Social Studies teacher Robert Olin. On Friday Feb. 6, the semifinalists were announced, and Driscoll was excited to hear he had made it.
“I was with my friends for the announcement and I was happy I made it through. Some of my other friends did too, so I was really happy about that as well,” Driscoll said.
Senior Ella Conway attended the program in 2024 at Georgia Southern University studying visual arts and experiencing a different day to day life than what high school offers.
“If you don’t have a subject that you really like doing and you would like spending hours on every day, I don’t think it’s for you, but for the students that have a passion and want to try and go as far as they can, I feel this is absolutely a good pursuit. This experience gives you opportunities to meet like-minded people, learn what college life is going to be like, and learn lots of skills in your specific major area,” Conway said.
