Isaac Bear Early College High School Student Named 2013 US Presidential Scholar

Megan Chang, a senior at Isaac Bear Early College High School, has been named a 2013 United States Presidential Scholar by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Megan is part of the 49th class of Presidential Scholars which recognizes 141 high school seniors internationally for their accomplishments in academics or the arts. She plans to attend Harvard University in the fall.

"Megan is the first Isaac Bear student to be named a US Presidential Scholar, and now joins a very elite list of NHCS students to be awarded this high honor. I am so proud of Megan and her accomplishments and can't wait to see what the future holds for her,” said Principal Philip Sutton.

Suzanne Micallef, whom Megan chose as her most inspiring and challenging teacher, will also be honored with a Teacher Recognition Award from the U.S. Department of Education. Both will attend the annual ceremony to be held June 16, 2013, and will receive a Presidential Scholar Medallion.
The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars 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. The 2013 Presidential Scholars are comprised of one young man and one young woman from each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and from U.S. families living abroad, as well as 15 chosen at-large and 20 Presidential Scholars in the Arts.

A complete list of 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars is available at http://www.ed.gov/programs/psp/awards.html. 

Posted: 05/20/2013