It is with Great Bulls Pride that we announce our 10 U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates!!
Congratulations to Baldwin DP seniors:
- Stella Benítez,
- Chloe Goldberg,
- Natalia Uribe-Chinea,
- Aadi Patel,
- Kevin Riordian,
- David Soto-Zambrana,
- Emilio Hinojosa,
- Miranda Domenech-Ferraiuoli,
- Alejandro Menendez-Martí,
- Camelia Elias-Sierra.
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by the executive order of the President of the United States, 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.
Application is by invitation only; therefore, students may not apply individually to the Program, nor may their schools nominate them. Candidates are evaluated on their academic achievement, personal characteristics, leadership and commitment to service to their community
For over 57 years, this unique federal program has honored almost 8,000 U.S. Presidential Scholars, who have demonstrated leadership, scholarship, and contribution to school and community. The work of the Commission on Presidential Scholars reaffirms, on behalf of the President, the Nation's commitment to education.