Two Millburn Seniors Named Semifinalists in National Scholars Program

Two of Millburn High's graduating seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

Saachi Gupta and Brannon Cho were selected as semifinalists out of more than 3,000 candidates nationwide for their superior achievements, leadership qualities, personal character and involvement in community and school activities.

"I'm happy for Brannon and Saachi," Principal Dr. William Miron said. "They are getting the the recognition they've earned."

Cho and Gupta were among a record six Millburn High School students, along with who were selected as candidates in early February.

Honoring the nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors, the scholar's program selected Gupta as a semifinalist along with 550 other seniors nationwide.

"Saachi has had a great high school career,"  said, noting her involment in the forensics team and the group 'Girls Up.'

Cho was selected as one of 20 semifinalists for Presidential Scholar in the Arts, which recognize students for their exceptional performance in the disciplines of dance, film/video, instrumental music, jazz, voice, photography, theater, visual arts and creative writing.

"Brannon is in a class by himself for music," Miron said. 

Gupta is also a National Merit Finalist and an AP scholar with distinction and Cho is a national award-winning cellist, including 1st place in the Johansen International Competition as one of 33 of the most gifted young string players in the world in 2011.