Carroll County valedictorians and salutatorians for the class of 2026 were celebrated at a breakfast on May 18 at the Carroll County Schools Performing Arts Center.
Carroll County Schools announced valedictorians and salutatorians today from all five high schools and honored them with a recognition ceremony. Mount Zion High School alumnus and 2010 valedictorian Levi Williams provided the keynote address.
“Our valedictorians and salutatorians exhibit purposeful excellence,” Superintendent Scott Cowart said. “They are the best and brightest not only because of their own innate qualities, but because they set a goal, acted with intention, and did whatever it took to finish at the top of their class. They have proven their ability and their determination and we look forward to seeing all they achieve.”
Valedictorians
Olivia Ann Cook is this year’s valedictorian from Bowdon High School. Cook will be attending the University of West Georgia to major in nursing.
Maxwell Albert Kubik is this year’s valedictorian from Central High School. Kubik will be attending Emory University and plans to major in neuroscience.
Jacey Hart Turner is this year’s valedictorian from Mount Zion High School. Turner will be attending the University of West Georgia and majoring in English.
Jack Alexander Jordan is this year’s valedictorian from Temple High School. Jordan will be attending the Georgia Institute of Technology to major in chemical and biomolecular engineering.
Chyenne Taylor Mayfield is this year’s valedictorian from Villa Rica High School. Mayfield will be attending Fordham University and majoring in business and economics (pre-law).
Salutatorians
Berkley John Perkins is this year’s salutatorian from Bowdon High School. Perkins will be attending Cumberland University and majoring in education.
Jacob William Brown is this year’s salutatorian from Central High School. Brown will be attending the University of Georgia and majoring in pre-law.
Zachary James Purvis is this year’s salutatorian from Mount Zion High School. Purvis will be attending Georgia Military College to major in pre-engineering.
Madeline Claire Miller is this year’s salutatorian from Temple High School this year. Miller will be attending the University of Georgia to major in biomedical and pharmaceutical science.
McKenna Lee Preston is this year’s salutatorian from Villa Rica High School. Preston will be attending the University of Georgia to study biology.
“We are committed to producing nationally competitive graduates who stand among the very best for academic achievement,” Associate Superintendent of School Performance Dr. Jessica Ainsworth said. “Our 2026 graduates have taken advantage of Advanced Placement courses, Dual Enrollment, world languages and numerous diploma distinctions and are prepared for global engagement. No matter their path, they are ready for what comes next.”
The Valedictorian and Salutatorian Recognition Breakfast was made possible by the support of District Sponsors: Carroll County Association of Educators, Carrollton Office Equipment, Georgia Power Northwest Credit Union, Holloway Floor and Ceiling, J&R Construction, Jill Pierce State Farm, MarshMcLennan Agency, Spa 3:16, Southern A&E, Southern Cleaning Services, and Scholastic Images.
