CARROLLTON, GA – An evening of special recognition was the highlight of the Carrollton Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, which honored seven Carrollton High School seniors who are this year's inductees into a unique class of CHS alumni: AAA recipients.

Since the Class of 2007, Carrollton High School has annually identified seniors who represent the “Three A’s,” a designation honoring personal achievements in Academics, Arts and Athletics. The esteemed recognition celebrates the students’ abilities and determination to balance all three, said CHS Principal Dr. Ian Lyle.

“It is an amazing feat to be as accomplished as these students are in academics, arts, and athletics,” said Dr. Lyle. “Their commitment to excellence in all three exemplifies the devotion it takes to be AAA seniors.”

Nearly 80 CHS alumni have been honored with this award. Those individuals were distinguished among their peers by their work ethic, which translated into successful college careers and later into their professional lives. This year’s inductees will join the other honor recipients in a display on the third floor of the high school's main academic building.
     
This year's AAAs Honor Roll includes:

Elizabeth Albertus
Elizabeth Albertus, honored as “Best All-Around” by her class, exhibits outstanding achievements across the board. While maintaining an impressive academic schedule with AP courses, Elizabeth strengthened her rhetorical skills in the speech and debate program and competed in varsity athletics for all four years: cheerleading, game day cheerleading, girls lacrosse, and gymnastics. Her peers recognized her exceptional leadership by naming her team captain for both cheer and lacrosse, as evidenced by her selection as a top-30 finalist in the GCCA Cheerleader of the Year competition. Filled with school spirit, she is actively involved in supporting student organizations, including the student council, National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society. She is the daughter of Rebecca and Dr. Mark Albertus. 

Nathan Corbett
Nathan Corbett is a well-rounded scholar whose determination and work ethic align with the Trojan Nation's gold standard. He lettered in cross country and soccer while maintaining a strong AP schedule and actively participating in the National Honor Society and the National Spanish Honor Society. Nathan chose to refine his skills through the speech and debate program. His steadfast leadership is evident to his peers, who voted him “Most Dependable” in the senior class. In addition to receiving department awards, Nathan was named a University of Georgia Certificate of Merit student, a Wofford Scholar, and an AP Scholar with Distinction, and he served as a Junior Honor Marshal his junior year. He is the son of Bridget and Brad Corbett.

Amira Dhople
Amira Dhople exemplifies civic engagement and academic excellence. She is an IB diploma student whose passion for community involvement goes beyond that of a typical student, from founding Carrollton’s first Teen Youth Court to serving on state and national councils. A Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, Amira’s character is rooted in service, as reflected in her senior superlative, “Most Likely To Change The World.” She was named a University of Georgia Certificate of Merit student, a Wofford Scholar, an AP Scholar with Honor, a Presbyterian College Junior Fellow and a US Presidential Scholars Candidate, and she served as a Junior Honor Marshal. Beyond the classroom and honor societies, she is a dedicated athlete on the tennis court and a disciplined pianist. She is the daughter of Pamela and Dr. Anil Dhople. 

Hutch Jennings
Hutch Jennings sets the competitive edge from academics to extracurriculars. His resume boasts AP courses, dual enrollment, and on-campus involvement with academic honor societies, student council, and the speech and debate program. He competed in the Governor’s Honors Program as a semifinalist for math in addition to his participation in American Legion Boys State. Hutch’s leadership continues to strengthen, from his work on the City Youth Council to the lacrosse fields, where he has played varsity all four years of high school and was named team captain. He also lettered in cross country and was recognized as an AP Scholar. He is the son of Lindsay and Newton Jennings.

Izabell Johnson
Izabell Johnson skillfully navigates the arts, academics, and athletics. As a four-sport athlete in cross country, flag football, swimming, and lacrosse, she remains dedicated to balancing an impressive academic schedule and internships alongside her extracurricular commitments. Named cross country captain for her senior year, Izabell demonstrated unwavering leadership. Showcasing her versatility, Izabell also participates in performing arts, chorus, and debate. Her commitment beyond the classroom continues with her involvement in honor societies and student organizations, including FBLA, HOSA, Beta Club, and Teen Youth Court. She is the daughter of Shannon and Scott Johnson.

Milan Jovingo
Milan Jovingo sets the standard for creative thinking. From drafting a short story to leading as captain on the rifle range, she analyzes each situation to find the best solution. As an IB diploma student, Milan chose to blend her academic endeavors with her artistic pursuits, spearheading the annual art auction her senior year. Throughout high school, she has demonstrated leadership as a devoted member of the creative writing club and as president of the chess club for four years, while also participating in chorus, the math team, and honor societies. Milan was named a recipient of the University of Georgia Certificate of Merit and served as a Junior Honor Marshal. She is the daughter of Jennifer and Shawn Jovingo. 

Aileen Yanney
Aileen Yanney is as dedicated to her studies as she is to her extracurriculars, embracing all that CHS has to offer. As an IB diploma student, she is committed to exploring new ideas and learning through experience, facilitating a book donation drive for her senior project. Aileen leads the color guard and winter guard programs as captain, bringing memorable performances to life with the Trojan Marching Band. She competes in shot put and discus on the track and field team and is actively involved in campus organizations, including student council and multiple honor societies. She was named a University of Georgia Certificate of Merit recipient and an AP Scholar. She is the daughter of Ama and Ken Yanney.

CARROLLTON, GA — With a passion for education, public health, and collaboration, Carrollton High School senior Julia Hume anchored her International Baccalaureate capstone project in community wellness. In partnership with the American Red Cross, Julia organized a blood drive event on April 1 in the Hall of Fame room at Carrollton High School. 

Each International Baccalaureate diploma candidate is required to plan and execute a Creative Activity and Service (CAS) project to complete their path of study. Students work with faculty sponsors to plan and facilitate the projects. Julia’s sponsor, CHS Healthcare teacher Shannon Bright, helped support her throughout the process. 

"Julia put her time, energy, and heart into making this blood drive a success,” said Bright. “From recruiting donors to organizing logistics and spreading the word, her dedication has truly brought our school and community together.”

Julia said her interest in hosting this event was sparked when she first learned the life-changing impact blood donations have in emergency medical situations. According to the American Red Cross, “one donation can save up to three lives,” highlighting the profound results even one donor can have. 

From organizing volunteers, managing parental consent forms, designing flyers for promotion, and even advertising the event on the morning video-broadcast, Julia set her mind to accomplish her goal. Sharing the power of donating with her peers and the Carrollton City Schools community at large, she registered 90 donors before the event, with walk-in appointments available. 

The collaborative effort made a tremendous impact. Not only did the blood drive provide an opportunity for students, staff, and community members to participate, but it also served as a learning opportunity for classes. A CHS health sciences course brought students to the event to learn more about the American Red Cross and discuss components of their cardiology unit shown in action. 

Julia said that her peers in the student organization for future healthcare professionals, HOSA, and fellow students and faculty from the IB program shared in her excitement and provided the support needed to make the event a success. 

“I’m especially proud of how I was able to involve so many people from different parts of my life in the project. This included holding recruitment sessions and a tour, involving plenty of CHS clubs, sharing on social media, speaking with my church, creating videos for University of West Georgia students, and reaching out to faculty at the elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as my job and the martial arts school where I help teach,” said Julia. “Each effort helped raise awareness and connect the community to an urgent public health need.”

With the goal of becoming a pediatric primary care physician, Julia takes every opportunity to learn more about the medical field. Last summer, she was selected from applicants across the country to attend the University of Georgia’s Foothills Health Careers Youth Conference, based on her transcript and a personal essay. Throughout the program, she worked alongside UGA faculty members to gain hands-on laboratory experience and learn more about different areas of the public health and medical fields. At the start of 2026, she began her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, which she will complete this summer, and she is currently finishing her Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. In the meantime, she shadows healthcare professionals at Physicians Care Group of West Georgia as an intern. 

Whether she’s pursuing her CNA in her spare time or leading student organizations on campus, Julia is committed to making a real, positive impact on the lives of those around her.
 

CHS senior Julia Hume is pictured after her donation appointment, in front of the American Red Cross van advertisement for donors, at the blood drive event on April 1.
 

CARROLLTON, GA— Five Carrollton High School seniors, set to graduate in May, have been recognized as Georgia Scholars by the Georgia Department of Education. This year's accolades reflect the increasing competitiveness of the program, with only 162 students selected statewide.

CHS boasts an impressive number of scholars recognized this year, earning more honors than any other school or district in the West Georgia region. 

To qualify for this recognition, students must exhibit outstanding performance in all areas of academic achievement in addition to extracurricular and community involvement. The high school seniors who are finalists exemplify these characteristics.

According to DOE guidelines, Georgia Scholars are students who have carried exemplary course loads, exceptionally performed in all coursework, successfully participated in interscholastic events at their school and community events, assumed leadership roles throughout their four years of high school, and obtained a minimum combined score of 1360 on the SAT or a composite score of 31 on the ACT in one sitting. Scholars are distinguished at graduation with special seals for their diplomas.

The Class of 2026 honorees are Rory Camp, Carter Cates, Edward Fleck, Alana Lee, and Miguel Simon-De Feo.  

“The Georgia Scholars program is known for setting a competitive standard, and these seniors earned recognition among the top students in the state,” said CHS Principal Ian Lyle. “Along with the faculty and staff at CHS, I am excited to celebrate this achievement with our Scholars.”   

The program is coordinated by GaDOE’s Excellence Recognition Office and local coordinators in each public school system and private schools throughout the state.

Five Carrollton High School students have been recognized as Georgia Scholars. The recipients pictured top row, from left, are Rory Camp, Carter Cates, and Edward Fleck, and bottom row, from left, are Alana Lee and Miguel Simon-De Feo.