Chatham H.S. Seniors Chosen For College Board National Recognition Programs

CHATHAM, NJ — Several Chatham High School seniors were recently recognized for their academic achievements and test scores, which qualified them to be honored by the College Board National Recognition Programs.

Carolyn Alvarez, Anabella Falknenberg, John Schubeck and Kaye Stevenson, were the seniors who were given the academic honors in the programs, which are described on the College Board website as creating “pathways to college for underrepresented students by awarding them academic honors and connecting them with universities across the country. "

“Colleges and scholarship programs identify students awarded National African American, Hispanic, Indigenous and/or Rural/Small Town Recognition through College Board’s Student Search Service,” Chatham High School wrote in its news release about the students who were honored.

“We’re thrilled that our students have earned this recognition,” said Chatham High School Principal Darren Groh. “We are very proud of them for their achievements in their classrooms and on College Board assessments.”

Students who applied for the recognition programs in their sophomore or junior year of school, were eligible with a 3.5 or greater GPA, as well as a score of three or more on two or more AP Exams, according to Chatham High School.

Additionally, students needed to score well on their PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10; and “are African American or Black, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous, and/or attend school in a rural area or small town,” Chatham High School specified.

“These programs help students from underrepresented backgrounds stand out to colleges during admissions,” Groh said.

Steve Bumbaugh, the College Board’s Senior Vice President of College and Career Access said that the program strives to “create pathways to college for underrepresented students,” who have achieved academic excellence, plus received the honors with the programs.

“We hope this inspires many more students to work toward this recognition,” Bumbaugh stated.

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