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Kahlon Named U.S. Presidential Scholar
Sanford senior Amanrai S. Kahlon '24 has been named a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar, recognizing his academic excellence and personal achievements. Among 3.7 million high school graduates, Rai stands out as one of only 161 seniors honored. Rai joins Sanford alumni Christopher Copeland '09 and John Daniel Coburn '13, who were also U.S Presidential Scholars.
Science Department Co-Chair and Upper School Chemistry Teacher Dr. Elizabeth Brown has been named to the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program’s Distinguished Teachers list. Dr. Brown's award places her among esteemed Sanford faculty members Dr. Paul Donovan and Lloyd Johns, who received the honor in 2009 and 2013, respectively.
Science Department Co-Chair and Upper School Chemistry Teacher Dr. Elizabeth Brown has been named to the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program’s Distinguished Teachers list. Dr. Brown's award places her among esteemed Sanford faculty members Dr. Paul Donovan and Lloyd Johns, who received the honor in 2009 and 2013, respectively.
The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects scholars annually based on academic success, excellence in the arts and in technical education, through essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as a demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership.
Of the 3.7 million students expected to graduate from high school this year, more than 5,700 candidates qualified for the 2024 awards determined by outstanding performance on the College Board SAT or ACT exams or through nominations made by chief state school officers, other partner recognition organizations and YoungArts, the National Foundation for the Advancement of Artists.
As directed by Presidential Executive Order, the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars are comprised of two students from each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and U.S. families living abroad, as well as 15 chosen at-large, 20 scholars in the arts and 20 scholars in career and technical education.
Created in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program has honored over 8,200 of the nation's top-performing students. The program was expanded in 1979 to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, literary and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. 2024 is the program’s 60th anniversary.
The Presidential Scholars Class of 2024 will be recognized for their outstanding achievement this summer with an online recognition program.
A complete list of 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars follows and is also available at http://www.ed.gov/psp.
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