AP Scholars Commended in Rocky Point

Seventy-two members of the Class of 2014 and 2015 at Rocky Point High School have been named Advanced Placement Scholars, a distinction given to students by the College Board based on their cumulative performance on AP exams.

The number of AP scholars in Rocky Point has grown tremendously over the past several years as the district has offered more AP courses. In 2013, the high school boasted 27 scholars and this year’s number of 72 more than doubles that amount.

The honor of AP Scholar with Distinction was granted to Tejas Tope, who received an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.

Eleven current students were named AP Scholars with Honor as they received an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. Additionally, 17 students were named AP scholars for receiving scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. Two members of the Class of 2014 were given the highest honor of National AP Scholar, which is awarded to students receiving an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams.

Photo provided by the Rocky Point School District: Rocky Point High School’s current AP Scholars are pictured here with Principal John DeBenedetto. Not pictured is Casey Williamson.