On May 12, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, which recognizes 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, arts and CTE. 20 outstanding CTE scholars were recognized this year.
The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects these scholars each year based on academic success, technical excellence, essays, transcripts and a commitment to community service and leadership.
The 20 scholars in CTE recognized this year include:
- Hailey Mackenzie Mullins, Montgomery, Alabama - Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
- Aiden Baldree Toole, APO - Kadena High School
- Ayva Francesca Kacir, Scottsdale, Arizona - Desert Mountain High School
- Salil Naik, Glendale, Arizona - Mountain Ridge High School
- Lydia Marie Pastore, Mesa, Arizona - Red Mountain High School
- Karen Netto, Bear, Delaware- MOT Charter High School
- Sreeya Pittala, Newark, Delaware - Newark Charter Junior/Senior High School
- Ayush G. Gundawar, Cumming, Georgia - South Forsyth High School
- Rishi Patel, Naperville, Illinois - Waubonsie Valley High School
- Jaisnav Rajesh, Naperville, Illinois - Waubonsie Valley High School
- Piya Shah, Naperville, Illinois - Waubonsie Valley High School
- Maxwell J. Aulwes, Chariton, Iowa - Chariton High School
- Kayla McKenzie Moore, Bostic, North Carolina - East Rutherford High School
- Brighton E. Snow, Washington, Oklahoma - Washington High School
- John T. Soscia, Cranston, Rhode Island - Cranston High School West
- Jorge Adrian Jasso, Brownsville, Texas - Homer Hanna High School
- Tristan Matthew Lee, San Antonio, Texas - Theodore Roosevelt High School
- Alan Z. H. Mo, Murray, Utah - Skyline High School
- Cameron David Pokorny, Waupun, Wisconsin - Waupun Senior High School
- Daphne Joyce Wu, Middleton, Wisconsin - Middleton High School
Each of the award winners have demonstrated excellence in their chosen CTE programs. Students receiving the award have participated in participated in internships, served as CTSO leaders at the state level and more.
Congratulations to all of the 2022 Presidential Scholars! You can view the full list of Presidential Scholars at the link above.
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