(FRANKFORT, Ky.) -- Three Kentucky students have been selected as 2004 Presidential Scholars, the United States Department of Education announced today.
Nationwide, 141 Presidential Scholars were selected, including two students
from each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico; two students from U.S.
families living abroad; 15 students at-large; and 20 students chosen from the visual
and performing arts. Nearly 550 semifinalists were chosen from a pool
of approximately 2,700 high school seniors identified as candidates for the
program.
Presidential Scholars candidates are chosen based on their academic
and artistic success, leadership and involvement in the school and community. SAT
and ACT test scores also are used to select candidates.
Kentucky's 2004 Presidential Scholars are:
- Joanne E. Luckey, Columbia (Adair County High)
- Katherine E. Klem, Louisville (Assumption High)
- Adam C. Weis, Louisville (duPont Manual Magnet High, Jefferson County)
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964
to recognize and honor the nation's distinguished graduating seniors. In 1979, the
program was expanded to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional
scholarship and talent in the visual, creative and performing arts.
Each year, up to 141 students are chosen to become Presidential
Scholars. The scholars will be honored for their accomplishments during National
Recognition Week, held in June in Washington, D.C.
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