Four of five Illinois students named U.S. Presidential Scholars live or attend school in Naperville

Four Naperville high school seniors have been named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students. This year there are 161 scholars from across the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and U.S. Department of Defense schools in Germany and Japan.

Among the 161 high school students selected to the 58th class for the prestigious honor for their accomplishments are Naperville residents Rishi Patel, Jaisnav Rajesh and Piya Shah, all who attend Waubonsie Valley High School, and Henry Xie, of Lisle, a student a Naperville North High School.The fifth Illinois student is Jui Khankari, of Oak Brook, who attends Hinsdale Central High School.

Created in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program has honored over 7,900 of the nation’s top-performing students. The program was expanded in 1979 to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, literary and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields.

“Throughout one of the most trying periods in our nation’s history and amid our recovery from the pandemic, our students have once again demonstrated their strength and that they have so much to contribute to our country. Thanks to them, I know America’s future is bright,” Cardona said.

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

National Merit Scholarship recipients: 33 Alabama students honoredSeveral Alabama high schoolers have been selected as National Merit Scholarship winners. More are expected to be named later this summer. See a list of the winners ➡️
Source: aldotcom - 🏆 82. / 68 Read more »

Abbott supports voucher program for Texas students to attend private, charter schoolsTexas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday night advocated for a voucher program that would allow students and parents to use government funds to attend private or... Of course GovAbbott does. He’s made it abundantly clear he hates the public school system and the teachers supporting it. TCSAnews CharterSchoolsWeek
Source: dallasnews - 🏆 18. / 71 Read more »

See giant butterflies at Westlake’s Crocker Park for Hope Soars Ohio fundraising exhibit (photos)Hope Soars Ohio is developed by the Beachwood High School marketing/junior achievement students to help inspire hope and uplift communities through a pop art installation featuring five inflatable butterflies.
Source: clevelanddotcom - 🏆 301. / 63 Read more »

Enrollment decline hits Fremont schools amid impasse with teachersTeachers, parents and students from the Fremont Unified School District held a protest ahead of Wednesday night's school board meeting - demanding higher salaries and hiring more nurses and school counselors.
Source: KPIXtv - 🏆 443. / 53 Read more »

MPS Considers Closing Two Schools - Alabama NewsThe two elementary schools serve South Montgomery County, and have less than 200 students combined.
Source: ALNewsNetwork - 🏆 583. / 51 Read more »