May 5, 2013
Presidential Scholar
Saint Stephens Saint Agnes student Douglas Maags of Arlington has been recognized as one of the 141 high school seniors nationwide selected for the 49th class of the U.S. Presidential Scholars by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, appointed by President Obama, selects honored scholars annually based on their academic success, artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to high ideals. Of the three million students expected to graduate from high school this year, more than 3,300 candidates qualified for the 2013 awards determined by outstanding performance on the College Board SAT and ACT exams, and through nominations made by Chief State School Officers or the National YoungArts Foundation's nationwide YoungArts competition. The 2013 ceremony will be held June 16, when each honoree will receive a Presidential Scholar Medallion.
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