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RHHS earns prestigious UGA Director's Cup
Emily Egner, a lifelong resident of Hinesville, has achieved a significant milestone by winning the coveted title of world champion as an adult rider in the Amateur Show Pleasure Division at the prestigious World’s Championship Horse Show.

Richmond Hill High School was selected as the recipient of the prestigious University of Georgia Director's Cup Award for 2024. This esteemed recognition, awarded annually by the University of Georgia Office of Admissions, acknowledges the Georgia high school whose graduates have earned the highest cumulative GPA at the completion of their first year at UGA.

According to a press release from Bryan County Schools, the Director's Cup is a testament to the academic dedication and excellence demonstrated by RHHS students, as well as the tireless efforts of the school's educators and staff. Richmond Hill High School previously received this award in 2020, and its second recognition in 2024 only reinforces the school's commitment to nurturing top-performing students who excel at the collegiate level.

"We are incredibly honored to receive the UGA Director's Cup for a second time," said Bivins Miller, Principal of Richmond Hill High School. "This award reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff who strive for academic excellence every day. We are proud of our graduates for carrying the Richmond Hill spirit of excellence with them as they transition to university life."

The UGA Director's Cup has become a coveted accolade for high schools across Georgia, highlighting institutions that go above and beyond in preparing their students for success in higher education. Richmond Hill High School's ongoing commitment to academic achievement continues to produce students who not only thrive in high school but also demonstrate exceptional performance at one of the state's top universities.

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