Big Lake High School senior Hannah Strom has been nominated for the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

The candidacy is based on Strom’s demonstrated ability and accomplishment within her career and technical program.  Strom was nominated for this prestigious award by Minnesota’s Chief State School Officer, Dr. Heather Mueller.  

The Commission will select up to 20 Scholars who have outstanding records of leadership and academic achievement, and contribution to school and community.  

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to recognize some of the  nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments in many areas: academic success, leadership, and service to school and community.  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.

Each spring, the Commission on Presidential Scholars names up to 161 distinguished graduating high school seniors as U.S. Presidential Scholars.  Being selected as a U.S. Presidential Scholar is one of the highest honors this nation’s high school students may receive.  Information about the program can be gleaned on the program’s website at www.ed.gov/psp.

U.S. Presidential Scholars are honored for their accomplishments during the National Recognition Program each June. To commemorate their achievement, the Scholars are awarded the Presidential Scholars Medallion.

Summer B. Langva of Big Lake, who attends  Monticello High School is also a candidate for U.S Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education as well as Quinn C. McCalla of Monticello (Monticello High School).