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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
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Nine Arkansas semifinalists named in 2025 Presidential Scholars Program
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The U.S. Department of Education has announced nine Arkansas-based students have been selected as semifinalists for the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. According to a letter to Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva, the nine students selected as semifinalists come from a field of 621 students nationwide. The Arkansas students who were selected are: Taylor Matthew Conran – Farmington High School Nideaya E. Fassler – Russellville High School Xavier Christopher Herzig – Alma High School Scarlet Moore Hudgins – Elkins High School Prerana R. Kodakandla – Bentonville High School Siddhartha R. Milkuri – Bentonville High School Aubrey Scherer – Rogers Heritage High School Sylvia Ann Smith – Fayetteville High School East Campus Yahya Younus – Little Rock Central High School Department of Education officials said that the final selection will be made in the coming months for high school seniors who will be named as the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars, and the names will be announced by U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program has honored over 8,200 of the nation's top-performing students since its 1964 inception. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Nine Mississippi students named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced that nine Mississippi students have been named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists. The program honors the nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. The semifinalists are: Sohni Rainna Beamon, Gulfport High School Bryan Epps Dye, Southern Baptist Educational Center Alexis Griffith, Long Beach Senior High School Emily X Jia, Madison Central High School Nichols E. Katsaboulas, Jackson Preparatory School Celia Lane, St. Andrew's Episcopal School Jackson Alexander Pearce, Gulfport High School Pranav Reddy, St. Andrew's Episcopal School Ryan Wu, Mississippi School for Mathematics & Science Mississippi's semifinalists were selected from among thousands of candidates nationwide. The semifinalists form the pool from which up to 161 students will be chosen a 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar. Scholars are chosen based on accomplishments in academic and artistic success, career and technical fields, leadership, and involvement in school and the community. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New arts and entertainment district coming to Madison
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Madison has partnered with Bellamare Development to announce The Gallery. Located off Galleria Parkway, The Gallery is a privately funded, mixed-use destination that will blend entertainment, dining, retail, and office space. At the heart of the project is Spinners, a 120,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor family entertainment center featuring bowling, skating, games. Nine Mississippi students named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists 'The Aldermen and I are excited to announce Madison's newest children's venue. Spinners will be opening its second facility, this one in Madison, highlighting skating, bowling, games and so much more. As always, Madison does it right the first time, and we are excited about this venue coming to our city. Very soon we will see some very happy children,' said Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler. As part of The Gallery development, Royal Street will feature French-inspired walkable architecture, lined with local restaurants, boutique retail, and upstairs office space. Groundbreaking is expected by fall of 2025, with construction beginning shortly after. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- General
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Webb City senior named candidate for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
WEBB CITY, Mo. — An area graduating senior has been named as a candidate for a prestigious honor. According to a press release, Webb City High School graduating senior Jackson Dobbs was named as one of 5,000-plus candidates in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. PREVIOUS: Joplin student is a candidate for the US Presidential Scholars Program Established in 1964, the program recognises a number of graduating seniors for their accomplishments in various areas, mostly focused on academic achievements. Out of the over 5,000 candidates, up to 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars are chosen. PREVIOUS: Local Carl Junction senior earns semifinalist status in Presidential Scholars Program Before the finalists are chosen, approximately 600 semifinalists will be selected early next month, and the U.S. Department of Education will announce the scholars in May. Scholars will be awarded the Presidential Scholars Medallion to commemorate their achievement and will be honored during the National Recognition Program in June. Over 8,000 U.S. Presidential Scholars have been honored since 1964. For more information on the program (and to see a list of candidates), visit the U.S. Department of Education's website, here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Health
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'Inspiration': Why Southeastern senior was nominated to be U.S. Presidential Scholar
EASTON — Ariyana Chrispin Perkins, a senior at Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School in Easton, has been nominated for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, according to a community announcement. Perkins, 18, was recommended by Southeastern School Counselor Melanie Altrich due to her academic achievements, leadership and perseverance. She maintains a 4.59 GPA while taking college-level courses through Southeastern's Early College High School program, alongside her vocational courses. Upon graduating in June, Perkins will receive both a high school diploma and an associate's degree from Massasoit Community College. She plans to attend UMass Amherst's biochemistry program in the fall. Perkins has taken on leadership roles at Southeastern, serving as a school ambassador for incoming freshmen and participating in several extracurricular activities, including the Newspaper Club, Southeastern Hawks Dinner Club and the Media Axis Club at Massasoit. She was also selected as Southeastern's representative for the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Conference. "What truly sets Ariyana apart, however, is her ability to overcome any perceived obstacles while maintaining her unwavering focus on her goals," Altrich wrote in her nomination letter. Perkins aims to pursue a career in medicine, with aspirations of becoming a pediatrician or pediatric physical therapist. She has gained hands-on experience in her field through Southeastern's Early Childhood Education vocational program, working at Brockton Day Nursery and completing an externship at Manthala George Jr. Elementary School in Brockton. "Ariyana's desire to become a pediatrician or pediatric physical therapist has deepened through hands-on experience working with children in her vocational program," Altrich said. "These experiences not only strengthened her desire to work with children but also allowed her to apply the skills she has developed in her vocational program." The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, established in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, is one of the nation's highest honors for high school students. It recognizes those who demonstrate outstanding academic success, leadership and service. Each year, around 3,000 students nationwide receive nominations, which are narrowed down to 650 semifinalists, and up to 161 students are finally named as Presidential Scholars. The U.S. Department of Education will announce the 2025 finalists in April, following a review by the federal Commission on Presidential Scholars. Honorees will then be invited to an awards ceremony in Washington in June, where they will receive the U.S. Presidential Scholars medallion. 'Ariyana's nomination for the Presidential Scholars Program is a testament to her determination, intellect, hard work and commitment to excellence,' Acting Principal Christina Guarini said. 'We are incredibly proud of her.' Superintendent Holly McClanan also praised Perkins, calling her an exceptional young woman who embodies the spirit of Southeastern Regional. 'Her determination and drive serve as an inspiration to her peers, and we have no doubt she will go on to achieve great success,' McClanan said. This story was created by reporter Beth McDermott, bmcdermott1@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more. This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Why Southeastern senior was nominated to be U.S. Presidential Scholar
