Thirteen Rome High School students recently received academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students' hard work and showcase their strong academic performance. The program celebrates underrepresented students who excel on College Board assessments, including the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and AP Exams.
The students earned honors in three recognition programs, including the National African American Recognition Program, the National Hispanic Recognition Program, and the National First-Generation Recognition Program.
Students earning the honors include Lilly Blanchard, Adela Cabrera-Guzman, Brander Hurtado, Natalia Jones, Kevin Lam, Edwin Luna, Cierra Mobbs, Karly Nguyen, Jamerious Payne, Bryson Rosales, Jessica Sica Perez, Samara Smith, and Justin Valdez.
The College Board National Recognition Programs award academic honors to high-performing, underrepresented students. The five national recognition programs include the National African American Recognition Program, National First-Generation Recognition Program, National Hispanic Recognition Program, National Indigenous Recognition Program, and National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program.
Recipients are strong academic performers. Students who take eligible administrations of the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or AP Exams and meet the score requirements are considered for awards. Students must also identify as African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous/Native American, first-generation, and/or attend high school in a rural area or small town. Many colleges intentionally recruit awardees, and school communities often celebrate students who receive these awards.
“We are proud of these students for being recognized for both their hard work and their academic excellence,” Rome High Principal Parke Wilkinson says.