U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the 51st class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 141 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics or the arts. Established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President, the United States Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and celebrates some of our nation’s most distinguished high school seniors.
NCEA is pleased to share the news that a number of Catholic schools are represented on this list, including:
Georgia
Atlanta – Myriam B. Shehata, Marist School, Atlanta, GA
Most influential teacher: Eric Heintz, Norcross, GA
Illinois
Naperville – Joseph A. Popelka, Benet Academy, Lisle, IL
Most influential teacher: Jennifer Gimmell, Lisle, IL
Louisiana
Mandeville – Ryan J. Keller, The Saint Paul’s School, Covington, LA
Most influential teacher: Pamela Cullen, Covington, LA
Maryland
*Olney – Charles F. Lilley, Dematha Catholic High School for Boys, Hyattsville, MD
Most influential teacher: Reginald Jackson, Wheaton, MD
Mississippi
Vicksburg – Luke B. Eckstein, St. Aloysius High School, Vicksburg, MS
Most influential teacher: Dawn Meeks, Vicksburg, MS
Oregon
Portland – Uma S. Doshi, Jesuit High School, Portland, OR
Most influential teacher: John Gorman, Beaverton, OR
Puerto Rico
San Juan – Cristobal E. Salamone, Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola, Rio Piedras, PR
Most influential teacher: Marta Almeida, Toa Alta, PR
South Dakota
Sioux Falls – Mira E. Yousef, O’Gorman High School, Sioux Falls, SD
Most influential teacher: Ken Lindemann, Sioux Falls, SD
