Rome High School recognizes 52 students in College Board National Recognition Programs
On Friday, August 22, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., Rome High School announced that 52 students earned honors through the College Board National Recognition Programs. The awards celebrate high-achieving students who excel on College Board assessments and come from underrepresented backgrounds. Seven Rome High students earned First-Generation Recognition Awards in addition to the School Recognition Awards.
The National Recognition Program shines a national spotlight on outstanding students across varied backgrounds. By earning a National Recognition Award, students gain a tangible credential that helps colleges see their academic strengths and celebrate their achievements within the school and local community. The program also serves as a connection point for higher education institutions seeking to identify remarkable students from diverse schools across the country.
Eligibility and criteria
– Students must participate in the PSAT/NMSQT (10th or 11th grade), PSAT 10 (10th grade), and/or AP Exams by the end of 10th grade.
– A cumulative GPA of B+ or higher (at least 3.3 or 87-89%) must be achieved by the time of submission.
– Recognition is earned by being in the top 10% of test takers within the high school, among first-generation college students in the state, and/or among rural or small-town students in the state; or by earning a 3+ on two or more distinct AP exams in the 8th–10th grades.
Rome High School’s recognition recipients
– Asher Cochran
– Dustie Daniels
– Aruba Samha
– Adeline Cordle
– Timhaj Stubbs
– Madelyn Clowdus
– Kamran Bawa
– Taylor Hicks
– Natalie Dunay
– Kadence Clonts
– Delilah Beaston
– Emmanuel Cornejo-Cornejo
– Tarianna Anderson
– Wesley Lindner
– Laura Stott
– Riley Rogers
– Yash Garg
– Lilly Blanchard
– Natalia Jones
– Ahmed Daoud
– Elizabeth Douglas
– Rearden Newby
– Dylan Rodriguez
– Ford Kennedy
– Timahj Stubbs
– Annelise Ashley-Pritchett
– Bryan Belteton
– Mateo Quintero-Paez
– Kevin Lam
– Gilber Ramirez-Rojas
– Liam Cantrell
– Annabel Chandler
– Liam Samples
– Kennedy Thomas
– Austin Lanier
– Noah Odgers
– Isha Garg
– Olivia Sands
– Andrew Neal
– Kaylee Gandy
– Evan Scharnhorst
– Audrey Loveman
– Nina Mayer
– Jonathan Parker
– Abigail Pippel
– Caroline Pippel
– Shinjon Rafique
– Lucy Mayfield
– Brander Hurtado-Portamarin
– Isabella Boutwell
– Emerson Hunter
– Giuseppe Rutledge
– Cordelia Clark
A note from the school
Rome High School Principal Parke Wilkinson praised the students’ hard work and the staff’s dedication. “Our students continue to show strong work in the classroom and on tests. Our teachers work hard to prepare our students, and our students show the knowledge they have learned through these tests. We are proud of their hard work and their achievements.”
The National Recognition Program aims to spotlight high-achieving students nationwide and provide colleges with a dependable means to identify outstanding candidates from schools of all types, including lesser-known institutions.
Additional value and context
– This milestone reflects Rome High School’s commitment to academically preparing students for higher education and helping them stand out in a competitive college admissions landscape.
– For students and families, the recognition can enhance college applications by highlighting sustained academic excellence and relative achievements in challenging assessments.
Summary
Rome High School announced that 52 students earned School Recognition Awards and seven earned First-Generation Recognition Awards through the College Board National Recognition Programs, recognizing top academic performers on PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and AP exams with strong GPAs. The program underscores the school’s focus on equity and college readiness, while providing students with a nationally recognized credential to share with colleges.
Positive takeaway
This development signals continued momentum for Rome High School students in pursuing higher education and demonstrates the district’s investment in recognizing and supporting diverse pathways to college success.