VIDALIA, GA - Vidalia High School students have earned honors through College Board's 2026 National Recognition Program, recognizing their strong academic performance and achievement on College Board assessment.

VHS honorees received the First-Generation Recognition Award and the Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award. These distinctions celebrate students’ accomplishments and provide an additional way to highlight their achievements on college and scholarship applications.

First-Generation Recognition Award

• Class of 2027: Cooper McCallum, Justin Nguyen, Marvin Onate-Leon, Rayley Phillips, and Liliana Platova.

• Class of 2028: Cedar Cady, Jose Morales-Lopez, and Lillie Worth.

Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award

• Class of 2027: Ivy Berry, Simon Collins, Giselle Garcia, Isabella Jones, Bradley Landon, Cooper McCallum, Justin Nguyen, Marvin Onate-Leon, Rayley Phillips, Liliana Platova, Kyle Snyder, and Gavin Zainey.

• Class of 2028: Lauren Hardnett, Jose Morales-Lopez, Abigail Taylor, Connor Wheeler, and Lillie Worth.

To qualify, students maintained a cumulative GPA of B+ or higher and met one of two assessment requirements: scoring among the top 10% of eligible PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 test takers in their award category, or earning scores of 3 or higher on at least two AP Exams by the end of 10th grade.

The awards recognize the hard work, preparation, and commitment to learning demonstrated by VHS students. They also highlight the academic talent found in rural and small-town communities and among students who would be the first generation in their families to graduate from college.

Vidalia High School congratulates these students on this achievement and celebrates their continued efforts to prepare for opportunities beyond high school.

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