Congratulations to MAHS senior Edward Serrano and junior Eyassu Yosedik who earned academic honors this fall from the College Board National Recognition Programs. The College Board National Recognition Programs celebrate students' hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. According to the College Board, the programs ‘are a tangible way to recognize the academic achievements of rural area/small town, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous/Native American, and first-generation students.’
| MAHS senior Edward Serrano (left) and junior Eyassu Yosedik (right) earned academic honors this fall from the College Board National Recognition Programs. |
Serrano received the National Hispanic Recognition Award and was also a recipient of the National First-Generation Recognition Award...2024 marks the inaugural year for the first-generation recognition.
Yosedik received the National African American Recognition Award.
The criteria for eligible students include:
* GPA of 3.5 or higher
* PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 assessment scores that are within the top 10% of assessment takers in each state for each award program or earned a score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP Exams in 9th and 10th grade
* Attend school in a rural area or small town, or identify as African American/Black, Hispanic American/Latino, or Indigenous/Native
Eligible students are invited to apply during their sophomore or junior year and are notified of awards at the start of the next school year. The distinction of receiving a National Recognition Award benefits students when applying to colleges as well as seeking scholarships.
We’re filled with Raider Pride about the accomplishments of Edward and Eyassu and their pathway to academic excellence and achievement!