Friday, February 13, 2026–11:10 a.m.
-Rome City Schools News Release-
Four Rome High School students have been named Governor’s Honors Semifinalists. They will now advance to the final round of interviews for selection into the prestigious summer program.
The four students include:
- Emerson Hunter, Dance
- Delilah Beaston, Visual Arts
- Mateo Quintero, Science: Physics
- Noah Jennings, Music Jazz: Saxophone
“This is an outstanding accomplishment and a reflection of the talent and commitment of these students,” Rome High Principal Parke Wilkinson said. “We are excited to see them take the next step in this process, and we know they will represent Rome High School well.”
Each individual is nominated in a specific category and must complete interviews and auditions depending on the category.
The Georgia Governor’s Honors Program, commonly known as GHP, is a residential summer program for skilled, knowledgeable, and talented high school sophomores and juniors. GHP offers instruction that is significantly different from the typical high school classroom and is designed to provide students with the academic, cultural, and social enrichment necessary to become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders.
More than 4,400 Georgia students were nominated to the state-wide competition, with roughly 1,500 of those being selected as semifinalists.
