Hinsdale South Names Hornet Scholars

Submitted by Hinsdale Township High School District 86

Hinsdale Township High School District 86 today released the details of Hinsdale South High School’s Hornet Scholars program for the 2013-2014 school year. This is the third year for the program that recognizes the highest academically achieving students. Students qualify by meeting the following criteria:

· earned a spot on the Dean’s List for all four quarters of the 2013-2014 school year
· scored a three or higher on at least one Advanced Placement test, and/or
· earned high scores in at least one area on the Prairie State Achievement Exam

“We wanted to celebrate all the academic accomplishments achieved by our students,” said Hinsdale South Principal Stephanie Palmer. “By giving these students the opportunity to shine at school as well as at an evening ceremony, we hope that they will serve as an inspiration to other students. We want to encourage all students to realize that they can be Hornet Scholars too.”

During the school day, students received a special T-shirt and were invited to an ice cream celebration where they were welcomed by the school’s leadership team, which includes the principal, assistant principals, deans, counseling, athletic and activities directors, as well as the school mascot, Victor E. Hornet.

Later that evening, Hornet Scholars were invited back to school with their parents for a formal recognition ceremony. Teacher Jim Kelley spoke and was recognized as the official inspirational teacher for the program.