Radnor High Seniors Named Candidates in U.S. Presidential Scholars

RADNOR, PA —Four Radnor High School graduating seniors were selected as candidates for Presidential U.S. Scholarships among more than 5,000 candidates in the program., school officials announced Friday.

Edith Mackenzie, Christopher Tyburski, Mia Xie, and Lauren Yoo were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2023.

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors.

Scholars are selected based on superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character, and involvement in community and school activities.

A distinguished panel of educators will review these submissions and select approximately 600 semifinalists in early April.

The Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of up to 32 eminent citizens appointed by the President, will select the finalists, and the U.S. Department of Education will announce the scholars in May.

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by an executive order of the president to recognize some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments in many areas: academic success, leadership, and service to school and community.

It was expanded in 1979 to recognize students demonstrating exceptional scholarship and talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts. In 2015, the program expanded to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical fields.

U.S. Presidential Scholars are honored for their accomplishments during the National Recognition Program in June.