{"id":2534,"date":"2024-05-09T17:11:09","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T17:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpdev01.mdek12.org\/communications\/?p=2534"},"modified":"2024-08-08T14:18:19","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T14:18:19","slug":"two-mississippi-students-named-2024-u-s-presidential-scholars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpdev01.mdek12.org\/communications\/2024\/05\/09\/two-mississippi-students-named-2024-u-s-presidential-scholars\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Mississippi students named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWS RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n

For Immediate Release: \u00a0May 9, 2024<\/p>\n

Two Mississippi students named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars<\/strong><\/p>\n

JACKSON, Miss. \u2013 Two Mississippi students \u2014 Noah Curtis Lee and Iris Jiani Xue \u2014 have been named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars. Noah and Iris are both from Southaven and attend the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science in Columbus.<\/p>\n

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 161 high school seniors selected for the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Presidential Scholars represent the best of our nation\u2019s schools and inspire hope in the bright future of this country,\u201d Cardona said. \u201cOn behalf of President Biden, I am delighted to celebrate their accomplishments, and encourage these scholars to continue to aim high, lift up others, and embrace opportunities to lead.\u201d<\/p>\n

The\u202fWhite House Commission on Presidential Scholars<\/u><\/a> selects scholars annually based on academic success, excellence in the arts and in technical education, through essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as a demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership.<\/p>\n

Of the 3.7 million students expected to graduate from high school this year, more than 5,700 candidates qualified for the 2024 awards determined by outstanding performance on the College Board SAT or ACT exams or through nominations made by\u202fchief state school officers, other partner recognition organizations\u202fand\u202fYoungArts<\/u><\/a>, the National Foundation for the Advancement of Artists.<\/p>\n

As directed by Presidential Executive Order, the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars are comprised of two students from each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and U.S. families living abroad, as well as 15 chosen at-large, 20 scholars in the arts and 20 scholars in career and technical education.<\/p>\n

Created in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program has honored more than 8,200 of the nation\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

The Presidential Scholars Class of 2024 will be recognized for their outstanding achievement this summer with an online recognition program. A complete list of 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars is available at\u202fed.gov\/psp<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Find all MDE news releases at mdek12.org\/news<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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