Melissa High School is proud to announce and celebrate the remarkable achievements of several of its students who have been awarded National Recognition from the College Board. These 31 exceptional students have earned this prestigious academic honor through their outstanding academic achievements, maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and demonstrating exceptional performance on the PSAT/NMSQT.
National Recognition from the College Board is a significant achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of these students. Their achievements not only reflect their commitment to academic excellence but also highlight their potential for continued success in their future educational endeavors.
The students awarded this distinguished recognition are listed below according to the specific recognition they have received:
National African American Recognition Award:
Colin Craig
Hikmah Abdul-Hammed
Joshua Ester
Lillian Nabors
National Hispanic Recognition Award:
Alexandra Waishwell
Breanna Sotelo
Taylor Katz
National Rural and Small Town Award:
Akshaya Ponugoti
Alexandra Waishwell
Ashlyn Cowart
Avery Hornsby
Ayan Bhardwaj
Bhavya Sahithi Nagi Reddy
Bilal Hayat
Breanna Sotelo
Brogan Middleton
Caleb Glory
Chloe Brand
Colin Craig
Eddie Zeng
Emma Cannaday
Hansika Maramraju
Havisha Chiliveri
Hikmah Abdul-Hammed
Jiya Thapa
Lillian Nabors
Nathaniel Goodman
Nayana Vemuri
Rayyan Haider
Samuel Barton
Sanyuri Puri
Sheetal Kiran
Tabitha Maria Sandoval
Taylor Jackman
National Indigenous Award:
Brogan Middleton
Caleb Glory
Paisley Needham
National First-Generation Award:
Iris Barnes
Rayyan Haider
Breanna Sotelo
These students can proudly list their National Recognition from the College Board on their college and scholarship applications, which can enhance their chances of securing admission to top-tier institutions and receiving scholarship opportunities.
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