Henry County Schools Recognizes Valedictorians, Salutatorians in Class of 2026

HENRY COUNTY, GA – Henry County Schools is proud to announce the valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2026.

The 22 outstanding seniors from 11 high schools were among 3,374 graduates honored during commencement ceremonies May 15-21 at EchoPark Speedway and the district’s performing arts centers.

Collectively, the district’s graduating seniors accumulated $131 million and counting in academic, athletic, and fine arts scholarships to postsecondary institutions. A total of 272 graduates self-reported enlisting in the military.

The following are the 2026 valedictorians and salutatorians:

Dutchtown High School

• Valedictorian Shiv Patel plans to study mechanical engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology.
• Salutatorian Summer Lewis plans to study nursing at Kennesaw State University.

Eagle’s Landing High School

• Valedictorian Adil Bangi plans to study finance and economics at Georgia Institute of Technology.
• Salutatorian Krish Pathak plans to study finance and data science at Georgia Institute of Technology.

Hampton High School

• Valedictorian Micah Jeovanni Wilson plans to study biology at Georgia Institute of Technology.
• Salutatorian Gracie Lynne Bowen plans to study dietetics at the University of Georgia.

Impact Academy

• Valedictorian Hannon Grant Grimwood Moss plans to study business management and accounting at the University of Georgia.
• Salutatorian Khloe Malana Chaguay plans to study computer science at Georgia Institute of Technology.

Locust Grove High School

• Valedictorian Brooke EllaLouise Anderson plans to study microbiology at the University of Georgia.
• Salutatorian Elizabeth Lee Hutson plans to study nursing at Augusta State University.

Luella High School

• Valedictorian Ramiz Kasim Howard plans to study aerospace engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology and pursue advanced pilot certification.
• Salutatorian Fallon Skyler Greer plans to study biology and pursue a pre-medical track at the University of Georgia.

McDonough High School

• Valedictorian Francisco Jose Rodriguez plans to intern at the Henry County Parks and Recreation Department in the fall and enroll in college for the spring semester.
• Salutatorian Coriyah Anae Grier plans to study psychology at the University of Georgia.

Ola High School

• Valedictorian Jasmin Liliana Akbarali Momin plans to study biochemistry at the University of Georgia.
• Salutatorian Izabella Marie Huro plans to study biochemistry at the University of Georgia.

Stockbridge High School

• Valedictorian Isabella Gin Bagwell plans to study agricultural education and music at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
• Salutatorian Kaelen Bryce Ellison plans to study mechanical engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology.

Union Grove High School

• Valedictorian Linda Zhou plans to study finance at Stanford University.
• Salutatorian Owen Richard Schrock plans to study aerospace engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology.

Woodland High School

• Valedictorian Jasmin Malis Huynh plans to study biology and pursue a pre-medical track at Emory University
• Salutatorian Baoduy-Daniel Nguyen Tran plans to study mathematics at Georgia Institute of Technology.

HCS valedictorians and salutatorians are selected based on criteria that include:

• Consistent enrollment for the entirety of four semesters immediately preceding graduation
• Earning all units of credit from a state or regionally accredited school
• Weighted GPA at the end of senior year

“Congratulations to the Class of 2026! I am proud to celebrate this milestone in the lives of 3,374 students and their families,” said Superintendent Dr. John Pace III. “Our graduating class reflects the results of hard work and determination, and I commend our graduates for their commitment to earning a high school diploma. We look forward to the exceptional outcomes they will achieve in the exciting new chapter to come.”

“We applaud our graduates and the spirit of perseverance that brought them to this pivotal moment,” added Board Chair Sophe Pope (Dist. 4). “Henry County Schools equips students with college-, career-, and life-ready skills, laying the groundwork for even greater opportunities that will prepare them for success and empower them to make a difference in a global society.”