Minot Student Among semifinalists for U.S. Presidential Scholars recognition

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.

The eight finalists were selected from North Dakota were:

Martin Bergstedt, Enderlin – Enderlin Public School
Braden Ficklin, Mandan – Mandan Senior High School\*\*
Moorea C Knapp, Bismarck – Century High School ND –
Megan Elizabeth Mertz, Bismarck – Legacy High School ND –
Hayden Sands, Emerado – Larimore Public High School ND –
Ethan J. Thurn, Bismarck – Bismarck High School ND –
Cady Wang, Fargo – Davies High School \*\*ND –
Maya L Wood, Minot – Minot High School Magic City Campus \*\*

\*\* indicates students were selected Semifinalist for U.S Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education.