CONTACT: JIM MORRIS |
Vol. 43, No. 34
April 22, 2009
Governor Commends Missouri Students
12 Seniors Selected as Semifinalists in Presidential Scholars Program
Twelve Missouri seniors have been selected as semifinalists in the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, the U.S. Department of Education announced earlier this month.
Established by Executive Order in 1964, the Presidential Scholars Program recognizes some of America’s most outstanding graduating seniors. About 550 students are selected nationally as semifinalists. Ultimately, the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars chooses up to 121 Academic Scholars (two from each state and other jurisdictions) and up to 20 Arts Scholars.
The Presidential Scholars receive an expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., in June to meet with government officials, educators, authors, musicians, scientists and other accomplished people.
“I congratulate the talented young Missouri students who have been honored as Presidential Scholars semifinalists. Their commitment to educational achievement will make them the leaders of our state and nation in the decades ahead, and I commend them for their hard work,” said Gov. Jay Nixon.
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education also extends its congratulations to the 2009 Presidential Scholars semifinalists:
Hannah Bliss |
Lafayette High School, Rockwood School District |
Monica Fleisher |
Kirkwood High School (Recommended for Scholar in the Arts) |
Alexander Guzov |
John Burroughs School, St. Louis |
Benjamin Heider |
Christian Fellowship School, Columbia |
Jessica Hwang |
Hickman High School, Columbia Public Schools |
Amol Pai |
John Burroughs School, St. Louis |
Julia Philips-Roth |
Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School |
Rebecca Reed |
Lutheran High School South, St. Louis |
Abby Sun |
Hickman High School, Columbia Public Schools |
William Sun |
Parkway Central High School, Chesterfield |
Spencer Templeton |
Eureka High School, Rockwood School District |
Morgan Tichy |
Parkway West High School, Ballwin |