Three Georgia students from the class of 2026 – including one from Forsyth County – are among 121 U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for graduating high school seniors.
The Georgia scholars are:
• Samanyu Krishna Ganesh, The Westminster Schools
• Yun Xin Lin, Lambert High School, Forsyth County Schools
• Ananya Tara Rajagopalan, Wheeler High School, Cobb County School District
Lin was recognized as a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, making her one of just 20 students nationwide selected for that distinction.
The honorees were recognized for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education. More than 6,700 candidates qualified for this year’s awards.