both seniors from York School, have been named as candidates in the 2011 Presidential Scholars Program. There are only 3,000 candidates nationwide out of 3.2 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools this year. Choi and Brown were the only two students out the the Tri-county area (Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties) to be selected.
Brown, son of Susan Brown of Carmel, and Choi, son of Eunah Seo of Monterey, were selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character, and involvement in community and school activities. Inclusion in the Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 47th year, is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Candidates are also selected for their exceptional performance on either the College Board SAT or the ACT Assessment. The selecting panel also takes into consideration students’ essays, self-assessments, descriptions of activities, school recommendations, and school transcripts.
500 semi-finalists will be selected in early April by distinguished educators.
The Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of some 32 eminent citizens appointed by the President, will make the final selection of some 90 Scholars, who will be announced by the U.S. Department of Education in May. Scholars will be invited to Washington, DC, in June to receive the Presidential Scholars medallion at a recognition ceremony and to participate in events and activities with their elected representatives, educators, and other leading individuals in public life.
It's been quite a year for Choi: a musician, athlete and scholar, he's been capturing quite a number of headlines recently. Looks like his lucky year, maybe he'll end up capturing the Presidential honor as well. Stay tuned.
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