HR1360: HR1360 Barrow County's 2026 STAR Students and STAR Teachers; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Barrow County's 2026 STAR Students, an annual program that recognizes top-scoring high school seniors based on academic performance. It names four students from four different schools: Seth Johnson of Apalachee High School, Keely Schmook of Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy, Josie McElhannon of Winder-Barrow High School, and William Adolphson of Bethlehem Christian Academy. Each honored student selected a STAR Teacher who influenced their success, and the resolution names those teachers as well. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. It does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement recognizing these students and teachers.

• Formally commends four named Barrow County students recognized as 2026 STAR Students for academic achievement.
• Recognizes four teachers chosen by those students as their STAR Teachers for their guidance and support.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.
• Expresses the House's best wishes for the students' continued success but creates no new legal requirements.

The four named Barrow County students, their four named STAR Teachers, and the schools they attend: Apalachee High School, Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy, Winder-Barrow High School, and Bethlehem Christian Academy.

The resolution has no effect on Georgia law or funding; its practical impact is limited to public recognition. Named students and teachers receive an official honor from the state legislature, and copies are made available to the public and press.

• The whereas clauses identify the four 2026 STAR Students and the schools they represent.
• The whereas clauses also name the STAR Teacher each student chose from their respective school.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend the students and teachers and wish them continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2026-02-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-12House Hopper (House)

• Holt Persinger (R, HD-119)Primary sponsor
• Chuck Efstration (R, HD-104)
• Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)

• STAR Students
• education recognition
• Barrow County
• Georgia legislature honors