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SARAH COYNE/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO Abby Horton, Oglethorpe County’s 2025 STAR student, started Oglethorpe Gives Back last year. The nonprofit is dedicated to recognizing unsung workers throughout Oglethorpe County.

SARAH COYNE/THE OGLETHORPE ECHO Abby Horton, Oglethorpe County’s 2025 STAR student, started Oglethorpe Gives Back last year. The nonprofit is dedicated to recognizing unsung workers throughout Oglethorpe County.

Horton claims mindset as her biggest point of pride

Abby Horton credits her academic success to hard work and keeping an open mind.  Named the Oglethorpe County High School 2025 STAR Student on Feb. 14, Horton said her willingness to embrace new perspectives and challenges has helped her grow. “The award itself is not what I'm proud of,” Horton said.