Idaho Superintendent Sherri Ybarra announced on Thursday that Moscow High School senior Jaston McClure was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar. He’s one of two students in Idaho and 161 students
2 Kentucky students named 2021 Presidential Scholars
May 14, 2021 GMT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Two high school students from Kentucky have been named 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars, officials said.
Sarah Belcher, who attends Pikeville High School, and Justin Michael Burch, who attends St. Xavier High School in Louisville, were among 161 high school students across the nation recognized for their accomplishments, U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona said in a statement.
The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects scholars annually. Students are chosen based on academics, artistic ability, technical excellence, essays, school evaluations, leadership, community service and a commitment to high ideals.
SANFORD, Maine – Aislynn Worden, Presidential Scholar.
Worden, a senior at Sanford High School, joins the ranks of just 161 fellow seniors nationwide who are now members of the 57th class of United States Presidential Scholars.
U.S. Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona announced Thursday that Worden and another young Mainer, Devon Hunter of Orrington, had been selected for the distinction.
“Basically, when I found out, I was in disbelief,” Worden said.
The scholarship honors seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and the fields of career and technical education.
“The 2021 Presidential Scholars represent extraordinary achievements for our extraordinary times,” Cardona said in his announcement. “I am delighted to join President Biden in saluting these outstanding young people for their achievements, service, character and continued pursuit of excellence.”
Two Louisiana students have garnered national attention for their educational achievements.
A Thursday morning news release from the U.S. Department of Education announced that Louisiana-based students, Ju-Woo Nho of Baton Rouge Magnet High School and Eric Jaron Jones of Destrehan High School are among the 161 high school seniors who comprise the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars.
U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona had the privilege of making this announcement, Thursday. The high school seniors are being honored for their success in academics, the arts and career and technical education fields.
Dr. Cardona said, “The 2021 Presidential Scholars represent extraordinary achievements for our extraordinary times.