Awards recognize high-performing students and help them stand out to colleges.
SHS 11th-grade students Bryson Tarver, Cari Phillips, and Tykerria Phillips earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students' hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. Tarver and T. Phillips earned the National African American Recognition Award (NAARA) and C. Phillips earned the National Rural and SmallTown Award (NRSTA).
They earned these academic honors because of their GPA of 3.5 or higher and outstanding performance on the PSAT (Preliminary SAT) as 10th graders. They can now list this honor on applications to stand out to colleges.
Eligible students are invited to apply to BigFuture during their sophomore or junior year and are awarded at the start of the next school year in time to share their achievements in high school as they plan for the future. At the same time, colleges and organizations using the College Board's Student Search Service can connect directly with awardees during the recruitment process.
"We're thrilled to celebrate our students and recognize them for the great work they've been doing. We're proud of their strong academic performance in the classroom and on College Board assessments like the PSAT," said Principal Brandon Andrews. "There's so much that makes our students unique, and receiving this honor reinforces this as an asset for their future."
"It's becoming increasingly hard for students to be 'seen' during the college recruitment process. We're exceptionally proud of the National Recognition Programs for celebrating students who are at times overlooked but have shown their outstanding academic abilities," said Tarlin Ray, senior vice president of BigFuture at College Board. "This is a benefit not only for students but also for colleges and universities committed to recruiting diverse and talented students."
