Carrollton High School students Rose Meeks (left) and Henry Carden (right) have been selected to serve on the 2026 Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) Youth Advisory Council.
Two Carrollton High School students, Rose Meeks and Henry Carden, will serve on the 2026 Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) Youth Advisory Council, where they have the unique opportunity to connect with educational leaders and public officials from across the state, learn more about educational policies and practices, and provide insight into the student experience.
According to GSBA, the program was established so that “students and school board members can achieve greater awareness regarding academic programs and school climate.” By elevating student voice, the council will strengthen communications between elected officials and those in the classrooms on a daily basis. Through YAC, they will have the opportunity to further develop their leadership skills through participation in monthly meetings, council discussions, and public speaking opportunities.
“We are proud of Rose and Henry for their hard work and commitment to representing our district through the GSBA Youth Advisory Council,” said CCS Superintendent Dr. Mark Albertus. “An essential part of our mission is strengthening student leaders who are engaged in our community and are interested in shaping the future of public education.”
Rose and Henry are both actively involved on campus at CHS and have risen to be leaders within their extracurricular programs.
YAC members will attend a retreat at the GSBA office in Atlanta on July 16-17, where they will make meaningful connections with committee leaders and other high schoolers pursuing similar goals. Rose and Henry will also attend GSBA’s annual conference in December.
