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Thanks to pictured High Achievers for making an impactful presentation to GCSU's Dr. Kaninjing and his Community Health students.
The High Achievers experienced physical health session by watching a video explaining the positive effects that exercise has on the body. The participants then had a brief discussion and created a picture of what good physical health meant to them.
The High Achievers partake in an interactive activity designed to increase their effective communication and active listening skills.
The High Achievers learn more about Health Eating Habits.
The High Achievers continue to address local food sustainability by assisting Mrs. Sharon Reeves, Baldwin High School Horticulture Teacher, with repotting chives and spearmint plants to larger pots. The activity was also a part of the program's community service as the plants will be up for purchase once matured.
Mr. Harold B. Simmons, former BOE Member, local entrepreneur, and community leader, address the High Achievers as a part of the Speakers Bureau. His discussion focused on his upbringing and lessons learned from his father, decision to become an entrepreneur, his outlook on life, and good decision making.
Mrs. Andrea Paugh, a Counselor with GCSU Counseling Services, conducted the mental health session with the High Achievers. They discussed various mental health issues and determined their individual core values.
High Achievers engage in Peer-to-Peer Tutoring, a major initiative of the High Achievers Program.
The High Achievers Program staff, Mr. Kenneth and Ms. Nevaeh, participated in the 2026 GCSU Fall Part-time Career Fair.
The High Achievers engage in Physical Health activities at the Baldwin Parks & Recreation facility. The participants engaged in putt-putt golf, badminton, volleyball, football, jump rope, frisbee throwing, and walking. Physical Health is a major initiative of the High Achievers Program.
The High Achievers enjoy their first tennis lesson facilitated by the GCSU Tennis Coach and players.
Dr. Michael Snowden, GCSU Executive Director of Student Development, visited the High Achievers as a part of the HAP Speakers Bureau. He shared his experiences in his upbringing, his career and educational choices, and his future plans..
The High Achievers started their gardening project. The plants will be transplanted at a local community garden as a part of our community service.
The GCSU Academic Outreach team facilitated this activity. The participants learned how to identify the different types of rocks - sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. The facilitators passed around examples of each rock type. The activity was spruced-up by giving the participants small skittles; they pressed them together as an example of conglomerate rocks - rocks of more that one type. They also used a sieve with various sifting capabilities to separate small rock particles. All participants were well-engaged.
The Georgia College High Achievers Program (Milledgeville, GA) is an afterschool program for high school students that focuses on leadership/personal development through academic supports including peer-to-peer tutoring, S.T.E.A.M. and mental/physical health activities, career and college readiness, and community service. Being affiliated with the National Afterschool Alliance for the national Lights On Afterschool celebration, we wanted to shine a “light on” our program on October 22, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at Lakeview Academy (220 North ABC Street, Milledgeville), a local elementary school. The High Achievers Program partnered with the Youth Enrichment Services (Y.E.S. Program), an afterschool program at the primary school, and the Georgia College & State University Academic Outreach team. The High Achievers participants facilitated a series of activities for the elementary-aged students. The students rotated through various “stations” to ensure that they all get to experience each enrichment activity. Activities planned promoted physical activity and healthy eating, art, science, and personal responsibility and leadership.
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