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Carmel High School Recognizes 15 Seniors as U.S. Presidential Scholars Candidates*
*The previous version of the release stated 16 students but it was discovered one included student is not a senior.
Carmel High School proudly announces that 15 of its outstanding seniors have been named candidates for the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. This recognition places these students among the nation’s top academic achievers and highlights Carmel High School’s longstanding tradition of excellence.
With a rich history of producing U.S. Presidential Scholars, Carmel High School continues to stand out on the national stage. Last year, Claire He, a CHS senior, was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar, making Carmel High School the home of Indiana’s top scholars for four consecutive years.
Candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program are identified based on their exceptional academic achievements and outstanding performance on standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT. Each year, approximately 5,000 students across the country are selected as candidates, making this a distinguished honor for these 16 Carmel High School seniors:
- Rohan P. Bhosale
- Vincent Y. Chia
- Matthew Y. Deng
- Ruth Derksen
- David W. Jiang
- Henry J. Joliet
- Anna Liao
- Emily Norris
- Ashley A. Paul
- Aayush K. Singh
- Justin Z. Tang
- Cole O. Terbush
- Noah K. Yoon
- Kevin W. Zhang
- Ivy Zhen
“This remarkable achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, educators, and families,” said Carmel High School Principal Tim Phares. “We are incredibly proud of these students and look forward to seeing all they accomplish in the future.”
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, established in 1964, recognizes the nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors based on academic success, leadership, and service to their communities. Finalists for the program will be announced in the coming months.
For more information, visit the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program website.
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