Zach Connolly demonstrated social studies and music skills at GHP

Senior Zach Connolly (left) discusses his experiences in Valdosta with friend and fellow senior Josh Wehner. Only a handful of North Cobb students were accepted into the Governor’s Honors Program and Connolly was one of them. “It helps me learn in different ways. “It helps me by learning to communicate with people and seeing different sides, because there’s a whole diversity of people.” said Connolly.

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Senior Zach Connolly (left) discusses his experiences in Valdosta with friend and fellow senior Josh Wehner. Only a handful of North Cobb students were accepted into the Governor’s Honors Program and Connolly was one of them. “It helps me learn in different ways. “It helps me by learning to communicate with people and seeing different sides, because there’s a whole diversity of people.” said Connolly.

Arsheen Kour, Reporter
August 19, 2014

Senior Zach Connolly thrived in Valdosta this summer, enriching his social studies knowledge as well as his musical talents for the Governor’s Honor Program, a prestigious and rewarding academic program.

“GHP helped me figure out what I want to do in the future. I was able to see a diversity of people and communicate with them about what they do,” Connolly said.

GHP selects the top students from all over Georgia to spend a month at Valdosta State working on their major area of study, as well a minor area of study. Students must have passed the tenth or eleventh grade and excel academically or artistically in one area to be eligible for the program. Students then act as if they are applying for college, and undergo an intensive screening and interview process.

“My favorite part of GHP were the seminars. We had one called “The Life and Times of Peter Wright”. I think the entire GHP cried over his life with him, it was definitely one of the most popular seminars,” Connolly said.

The days were long in GHP, full of learning as well as socializing. The program allows students to participate in activities relating to their majors, as well as minors. Conolly had the chance to work on his percussion skills.

“The majors and minors were from eight to four, and then we had a two hour lunch break, which was nice. And then you could go do whatever you wanted. A lot of the times I played ultimate frisbee,” Connolly remarked.

Connolly made North Cobb proud this summer, and the school knows he will continue to do so in the future. He sets a positive example for students and encourages them to do their best.