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2017 US Presidential Scholars in the Arts
We are so proud of both students! Kudos to the Dance Cluster and All of the teachers and supporters that have helped these students along their path to success!
Dancers Todd Baker and Kade Cummings have been named
as 2017 Presidential Scholars in the Arts!
The U.S. Presidential Scholars award-one of the nation's highest honors for high school students who exemplify academic excellence-is presented on behalf of the President of the United States, and honors up to 161 graduating high school seniors of great potential each year. The 20 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts are all YoungArts Winners, nominated by the organization to The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars and selected based on academic and artistic distinction, leadership qualities and community service.
From June 18-20, the U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts will join the other 141 U.S. Presidential Scholars in Washington, D.C. for the annual National Recognition Program, during which all awardees receive a Presidential Medallion presented on behalf of the President of the United States. On Monday, June 19, the Arts Scholars will present their work to the public at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts through a free multidisciplinary showcase directed by Tony Award-nominated actor, singer and dancer, and 1997 YoungArts Winner in Theater Tony Yazbeck. That evening, an exhibition of works created by the recognized visual artists and writers will also be on view in the Hall of Nations.