DOE Congratulates Presidential Scholar Semifinalists

Concord – New Hampshire Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut today congratulated six New Hampshire students selected as semifinalists for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

"I am so proud of these seniors for all the hard work that went into being selected as U.S. Presidential Scholar semifinalists," Edelblut said. "I hope these schools can come together to celebrate their achievement even as New Hampshire learns remotely."

• Katherine Ruo-wei Duan, Hanover - Phillips Academy
• Sanath Guruprasad Govindarajan, Exeter - Phillips Exeter Academy
• Jeffrey Lam, Nashua - Nashua High School South
• Sahil Mahendrakar, Nashua - Nashua High School South
• Claudia Reine, Bedford - Bedford High School
• Claire Emily Reynolds, Nashua - Bishop Guertin High School

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by Executive Order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors. In 1979, the program was expanded to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional scholarship and talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts. In 2015, the program was expanded once again to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical fields. Annually, up to 161 students are chosen from among outstanding seniors to become U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.

For more information about the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program website.