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Governor's Honors Program (GHP)

Governor's Honors Program (GHP)

The Governor's Honors Program is a residential summer program for gifted and talented rising juniors and seniors.  Students must be nominated in a specific area and participate in an extensive application and interview process.  If selected at the state level, participants will spend four weeks at Berry College in Rome, GA.  They will attend classes, dine, and reside on the campus during the duration of the program.  

Governor's Honors Program

Dawson Fields

2016 GHP Alumni Agricultural Science The 2016 GHP was held on the campus of Valdosta State University, Valdosta, Georgia. 2016 was the last year VSU hosted the program.

Mary Beth Mallard

2017 GHP Alumni Agricultural Science 2017 was the first year Berry College in Rome, Georgia hosted the Governor's Honors Program.

Josef Steinseifer

2018 GHP Alumni Agricultural Science

Rhett Lever

2018 GHP Alumni Vocal Performance

Catherine Newton

2020 GHP Alumni Visual Art