CELEBRATING OUR STAR STUDENTS
A rare three-way tie highlights excellence, dedication, and academic rigor at MPCS
Mount Pisgah Christian School is proud to recognize three seniors who earned STAR Student distinction this year, an exceptional academic honor awarded to the highest-achieving students across Georgia high schools.
This year’s STAR Students are Sanhita Panse, Adelynn Tuck, and RJ Zeising. In a truly rare outcome, all three students achieved identical qualifying SAT scores in a single test sitting while also ranking among the top students in their graduating class, resulting in a three-way tie for STAR Student at MPCS.
Each STAR Student had the opportunity to select a teacher who has played a meaningful role in their academic journey. Together, these student-teacher pairs represent the depth of scholarship, mentorship, and community that provides steady wisdom and builds authentic connections.
STAR Student: Sanhita Panse
STAR Teacher: Daniel Hilton
“Sanhita Panse is an intuitive and intellectually rigorous scholar whose insight, compassion, and courage define her both in and beyond the classroom. A natural leader, Sanhita sets a high standard for service while inspiring her peers to engage with empathy and depth.”
STAR Student: Adelynn Tuck
STAR Teacher: Ann Gambill
“Adelynn truly shines in the classroom. She diligently seeks knowledge, striving not just to learn, but to deeply understand the world around her. Dedicated, driven, and delightful, Adelynn embodies the brilliance of a STAR student.”
STAR Student: RJ Zeising
STAR Teacher: Patrick Mulrennan
“When I think of RJ, I am reminded of Proverbs’ call to seek wisdom over gold. He exudes a joy of learning that is infectious, inspiring both his peers and his teachers.”
About the STAR Program
The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition program honors students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance. To qualify as a STAR Student, a senior must earn the highest SAT score at their school on a single test date through November of their senior year and rank in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average.
STAR Students are also invited to name a STAR Teacher, any Pre-K through 12 classroom teacher in good standing within an accredited Georgia school system or private school. These educators continue alongside their students through each level of the STAR program, underscoring the lasting influence of strong academic mentorship.
Official STAR Student and Teacher guidelines can be found here.
A Reflection of Academic Excellence
This recognition is one of many examples that highlight the academic rigor of Mount Pisgah Christian School. From advanced coursework and AP distinction to mentorship that challenges students to think deeply and lead with purpose, MPCS remains committed to growth that shapes the whole student, producing graduates who are grounded, scholarly, equipped, and relational.