Two Bibb County students named to Georgia superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

Southwest High senior Loymiela Thomas and Howard High junior Jaiden Geolingo were among 79 students chosen from more than 1,200 applicants statewide.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Bibb County high school students will represent their district on the Georgia State Superintendent’s 2025-2026 Student Advisory Council.

According to a news release from the Bibb County School District, State Superintendent Richard Woods selected Southwest High School senior Loymiela Thomas and Howard High School junior Jaiden Geolingo for the council.

“This council is about hearing directly from students – the ones experiencing our schools every day,” Woods said in a release from the Georgia Department of Education. “These outstanding young leaders bring experiences and perspectives from every corner of our state, and their viewpoints and ideas will guide our work, ensuring we stay focused on what matters most: supporting every student’s success.”

The district says Thomas and Geolingo were among 79 students chosen from more than 1,200 applicants statewide.

The Student Advisory Council will meet regularly throughout the school year “to serve as liaisons between local schools and the superintendent, providing students with a voice in the policy-making process,” the disrict’s release said.