La Cañada High School’s Miye Sugino Named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar
La Cañada High School’s Miye Sugino was among the 161 students who were recently named as U.S Presidential Scholars, recognizing their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Education.
“Our 2022 Presidential Scholars represent the best of America, and remind us that when empowered by education, there are no limits to what our young people can achieve,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “Today, I join President Biden to celebrate a class of scholars whose pursuit of knowledge, generosity of spirit, and exceptional talents bring our nation tremendous pride. Throughout one of the most trying periods in our nation’s history and amid our recovery from the pandemic, our students have once again demonstrated their strength and that they have so much to contribute to our country. Thanks to them, I know America’s future is bright.” [U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona 2022, Education Department Announces 161 Students to be Honored as 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars, <https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/education-department-announces-161-students-be-honored-2022-us-presidential-scholars>].
The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects scholars annually based on their academic success, artistic and technical excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as a demonstrated commitment to community service and leadership.
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