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3 Loudoun Students Named 2024 Presidential Scholar Semifinalists
Students from two Loudoun County high schools are in the running for the Presidential Scholar honor, which recognizes accomplished students.
LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — Three Loudoun County high school seniors are semifinalists for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, the Education Department recently announced.
The Loudoun County students, among 650 nationwide, are:
- Raaga Kodali, of Ashburn, Briar Woods High School
- Sasanka Sreedevi-Naresh, of Broadlands, Briar Woods High School
- Sriya Yalamanchili, of Sterling, Academies of Loudoun
The program, established in 1964, recognizes and honors some of the nation's most accomplished graduating high school seniors.
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The program was expanded in 1979 to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional ability in the visual, creative and performing arts. In 2015, it was expanded again to honor students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields.
Each year, up to 161 students nationwide are selected to be U.S. Presidential Scholars. That announcement will be made by the Education Department in May.
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