NEW: 2015 Rhode Island High School Presidential Scholars Announced
Tuesday, May 05, 2015
Victoria Araujo of Shea High School and Joshua Beck of South Kingstown High School have been named Rhode Island's Presidential Scholars for 2015 by the White House on Monday.
Araujo named Grace Malkasian as her most influential teacher; Beck named Jeffrey Johnson his most influential teacher.
Recognition from Department of Education.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTU.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the 51st class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing the nation's top seniors for their accomplishments in academics or the arts.
“Presidential Scholars demonstrate the accomplishments that can be made when students challenge themselves, set the highest standards, and commit themselves to excellence,” Duncan said. “These scholars are poised to make their mark on our nation in every field imaginable: the arts and humanities, science and technology, law and medicine, business and finance, education and government—to name a few. Their academic and artistic achievements reflect a sense of purpose that we should seek to instill in all students to prepare them for college, careers, civic responsibilities, and the challenges of today’s job market.”
The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, appointed by President Obama, selects honored scholars annually based on their academic success, artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to high ideals.
Of the three million students expected to graduate from high school this year, more than 4,300 candidates qualified for the 2015 awards determined by outstanding performance on the College Board SAT and ACT exams, and through nominations made by Chief State School Officers or the National YoungArts Foundation’s nationwide YoungArts™ competition.
About the Program
Created in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program has honored almost 7,000 of the nation’s top-performing students with the prestigious award given to honorees during the annual ceremony in D.C. The program was expanded in 1979 to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, literary and performing arts
The 2015 ceremony will be held June 21, when each honoree will receive a Presidential Scholar Medallion
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