Wayzata H.S. Students Distinctly Recognized

According to the 's website:

Six students from have been named 2012 Minnesota Scholars of Distinction. This years Scholars of Distinction from WHS are seniors:

• Naveen Jain– Scholar of Distinction in Science
• Jenny Lai – Scholar of Distinction in Science
• Bridget McNiff – Meritorious Performance Scholar in Theater Arts: Acting
• Apekshya Panda – Meritorious Performance Scholar in Mathematics
• Roy Zhao – Scholar of Distinction in Mathematics and Science
• Sophia Zhou – Scholar of Distinction in Science

Minnesota Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius honored these students for their achievement in the Minnesota Scholars of Distinction program, which encourages high school students to perform at highly rigorous levels in five specific academic areas and rewards their depth of knowledge and skill in application. 

The program was developed by the Minnesota Department of Education through a partnership with professionals and educators with expertise in each specialty area.