SAN ANGELO, TX – According to San Angelo ISD, on the evening of October 16, 2023, the San Angelo Independent School District (SAISD) gathered to honor a group of twenty-eight exceptional students from Central High School and Lake View High School. These students were celebrated for their remarkable achievements on College Board administered exams, which included the PSAT, SAT, and Advanced Placement (AP) exams.
The students being recognized were the recipients of either an AP Scholars award or one of the four prestigious National Recognition Awards, namely the National African American Recognition Program, National Hispanic Recognition Program, National Indigenous Recognition Program, and National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program.
Tiffany Huebner, the Director of Advanced Academics and Fine Arts at SAISD, expressed the district's excitement over these students' national recognition, stating, "SAISD knows we have exceptional students and are thrilled when they are nationally recognized for their accomplishments. The students that received a College Board National Recognition have proven they are academically exceptional in comparison to other students across our nation, so we want to celebrate each one of them for their effort and hard work. Congratulations!"
The list of accomplished students includes:
- Alex Sanchez
- Anna Boney
- Ariana Aguilar
- Aydin Lopez
- Camila Barrera
- Gabrielle Alvarado
- Gabrielle Flores
- Hayden Conger
- Ian Cortez
- Grace Valdez
- Jasmine Hoidahl
- Jayden Wilha
- John Elizondo
- Joselyne Sanchez
- Juan Garcia
- Kesiah Martinez
- Lindsay Leyba
- Marisa Lopez
- Natalia Salcido
- Racquel Petes
- Rowan Zak
- Zaylie Flores
- Austin Colvin
- Eric Casler-Tate
- Jace Jackson
- Jasmine Myers
- Tiana Samarripa
- Baylee Stinson
San Angelo ISD proudly extends congratulations to these accomplished students, recognizing their dedication, hard work, and embodiment of the attributes of the SAISD Learner Profile. The district eagerly anticipates the realization of their dreams and aspirations. Additionally, SAISD extends its heartfelt appreciation to its dedicated educators who have played a vital role in guiding these students on their educational journey, preparing them for the challenges of rigorous AP tests and a demanding curriculum.
To stay informed about San Angelo ISD, you can visit the SAISD website at www.saisd.org or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
More About College Board, AP Scholars, and National Recognition Awards:
College Board is a non-profit organization with a mission to facilitate students' access to college success and opportunities. Established in 1900, College Board's purpose has been to widen the pathways to higher education. Today, it comprises over 6,000 leading educational institutions globally and is devoted to promoting excellence and equity in education. Annually, College Board assists more than seven million students in preparing for a successful transition to college through programs and services focusing on college readiness and college success, which includes the SAT, the Advanced Placement Program, and BigFuture.
The College Board's AP Scholar Awards are a testament to the exceptional college-level achievement of high school students on AP Exams. A list of the award recipients is shared online with their respective secondary schools and districts. The College Board's four National Recognition Programs - the National African American Recognition Program, National Hispanic Recognition Program, National Indigenous Recognition Program, and National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program - honor academic excellence among underrepresented students. For further information, you can visit www.collegeboard.org.
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