Byram Hills HS Senior Chosen as US Presidential Scholar Finalist

BYRAM HILLS, NY — A Byram Hills standout has been named among the finalists for a historically renowned academic honor.

From the Byram Hills School District:

Byram Hills High School senior Julia Lucchino has been selected as a candidate for the prestigious United States Presidential Scholars Program.

The program, established in 1964, honors some of the most distinguished high school seniors in the nation. Being a United States Presidential Scholar is one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.

“Congratulations to Julia on this tremendous honor,” Byram Hills High School Principal Christopher Walsh said. “Julia is incredibly dedicated to her academics and we are very proud of her for receiving this recognition.”

Julia was chosen as a candidate for the part of the program that focuses on academic achievement and exceptional scores on the SAT or ACT.

“I was really excited when I found out I was nominated,” Julia said. “It is a tremendous honor!”

Candidates must apply for the award. A committee will evaluate candidates on their academic achievement, personal characteristics, service and leadership and an essay. Approximately 600 candidates out of more than 5,000 will be named as semifinalists.

The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars will review the applications of the semifinalists in April and select up to 161 as U.S. Presidential Scholars, who will be honored in June during a national recognition program and awarded the Presidential Scholars Medallion.

This release was produced by the Byram Hills School District. The views expressed here are the author's own.