Several local high school seniors have been named candidates in the 2001 Presidential Scholars Program. Selection for the program is one of the highest honors bestowed upon seniors. Just 2,600 students are selected out of the nearly 2.8 million expected to graduate in the United States this spring. Scholars are chosen on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character, and involvement in community and school activities. Candidates for the program are selected based on their exceptional SAT or ACT scores.
Students then submit essays, recommendations, transcripts and self-assessments.
A distinguished panel of educators will review the candidates' submissions and select 500 semifinalists in early April. Teacher Nancy Aversa Fessler will be on hand to discuss the curriculum, structure and goals of this half-day kindergarten program. For information, call 223-1713. Providence students show their generosity Students at Providence Montessori School in Lexington have been hard at work helping others. The children wrapped and delivered the gifts to underprivileged families in southeastern Kentucky.