Two Kentucky students from Fayette County named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars

Two Kentucky college students are amongst 161 highschool seniors named to the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Students for his or her accomplishments in teachers, the humanities, and profession and technical training fields.

The Kentucky college students are Grayson N. Kemplin from Henry Clay Excessive Faculty (Fayette County) and McKenna Solar from Paul Laurence Dunbar Excessive Faculty (Fayette County). They had been each chosen for his or her accomplishments in teachers.

“We on the Kentucky Division of Schooling thank the academics and households who assist and encourage these college students day-after-day and congratulate Grayson and McKenna on being chosen for such a prestigious honor,” stated Kentucky Commissioner of Schooling Jason E. Glass. “Being named as a U.S. Presidential Scholar is likely one of the highest honors a highschool pupil can attain. We’re very pleased with them and know they’re on the trail towards a profitable and fulfilling future.”

The Presidential Students Class of 2022 can be acknowledged for his or her excellent achievement this summer time with a web based recognition program.

The White Home Fee on Presidential Students selects students yearly based mostly on their tutorial success, inventive and technical excellence, essays, college evaluations and transcripts, in addition to a demonstrated dedication to neighborhood service and management.

“Our 2022 Presidential Students characterize the most effective of America and remind us that when empowered by training, there are not any limits to what our younger folks can obtain,” stated U.S. Secretary of Schooling Miguel Cardona. “As we speak, I be part of President Biden to have fun a category of students whose pursuit of data, generosity of spirit and distinctive skills carry our nation super pleasure.

“All through probably the most attempting durations in our nation’s historical past and amid our restoration from the pandemic, our college students have as soon as once more demonstrated their power and that they’ve a lot to contribute to our nation. Because of them, I do know America’s future is brilliant.”

Of the three.7 million college students anticipated to graduate from highschool this 12 months, greater than 5,000 candidates certified for the 2022 awards decided by excellent efficiency on the Faculty Board SAT or ACT exams or via nominations made by chief state college officers, different accomplice recognition organizations and YoungArts, the Nationwide Basis for the Development of Artists.

As directed by presidential govt order, the 2022 U.S. Presidential Students are comprised of 1 younger man and one younger lady from every state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and U.S. households residing overseas, in addition to 15 chosen at-large, 20 students within the arts and 20 students in profession and technical training. 

Created in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Students Program has honored greater than 7,900 of the nation’s top-performing college students.

A full record of 2022 U.S. Presidential Students is out there on the U.S. Division of Schooling web site.