Grace Abbott, Southwest Senior Selected as 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholar

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. 

In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.

From nearly 3.5 million graduating seniors, over 5,100 students were identified as candidates in the program.  From that group of outstanding seniors, 723 semifinalists have been selected from across the country.  For a list of all the 2017 Semifinalists, please visit:  https://www2.ed.gov/programs/psp/index.html and click on "2017 Semifinalists."

Southwest senior Grace Abbott is selected as one of the 723 semifinalists to advance to the final round of the 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholars competition.