LHS Seniors Nominated for Presidential Scholars Program

LHS Executive Principal Brett Woodcock, Technology Teacher Matthew Starke, senior Andrew Wadie, senior Hunter Eichholz, Associate Principal Briana O鈥橞rien and School Counselor Sarah Moran.

New York State Senator John W. Mannion has nominated 色中色 seniors Andrew Wadie and Hunter Eichholz for the prestigious Presidential Scholars Program. 

Wadie was nominated for his outstanding academic success and his involvement in school & community service. Eichholz was named a career and technical education nominee based on his academic rigor, technical competence and employability skills.

Senator Mannion’s nominations will be sent to the New York State Education Department, who will determine which nominees to share with the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars.

Presidential Scholar recognition is one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students who represent excellence in education and the promise of greatness in young people. Each year, the Commission on Presidential Scholars selects scholars from among the top high school seniors in the country based on their academic success, artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations, and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership, and commitment to high ideals.