Lisa Batchelder, a graduating senior at Lakeland Christian Academy, has been named one of more than 2,600 candidates in the 2007 Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 2.8 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in 2007.
Inclusion in the Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 43rd year, is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities.
The 2,600 candidates were selected for their exceptional performance on either the College Board SAT or the ACT Assessment. Further consideration is based on students' essays, self-assessments, descriptions of activities, school recommendations and school transcripts. A distinguished panel of educators will review these submissions and select 500 semifinalist in early April.
The Commission on President Scholars, a group of some 32 eminent citizens appointed by the president, will make final selection of the scholars. They will select one young man and one young woman from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and U.S. students living abroad; 15 students at-large; and up to 20 students from the creative and performing arts. The U.S. Department of Education will announce the scholars in May.
Scholars will be invited to Washington, D.C., for several days in June to receive the Presidential Scholars medallion at a recognition ceremony and to participate in events and activities with their elected representative, educator and other leading individuals in public life.
Lisa Batchelder is the daughter of Jeff and Marilyn Batchelder.
For more information about the Presidential Scholars program, parents and students can call the Presidential Scholars Office at 319-341-2777, or send an e-mail to PSP@act.org
