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MEDIA CONTACT: \u00a0<\/p>\n BALTIMORE (May 10, 2024)<\/b> \u2013 Four Maryland students are among this year\u2019s U.S. Presidential Scholars, an annual program that honors the nation\u2019s top-performing high school students <\/span>in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Maximilian P. Belyantsev <\/b>and<\/span> Angelina Xu<\/b>, Richard Montgomery High School (Montgomery County); <\/span>Mingni L. Dong<\/b>, Dulaney High School (Baltimore County); and <\/span>Minaal A. Khwaja<\/b>, Wicomico High School (Wicomico County) are among the 161 high school seniors nationwide selected for the honor by the <\/span>White House Commission on Presidential Scholars<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe could not be more proud that four of our state\u2019s brightest students have achieved this prestigious honor,\u201d said Dr. Carey M. Wright, State Superintendent of Schools. \u201cOur scholars exemplify excellence in Maryland public education.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Since 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program has recognized and honored some of the nation\u2019s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts, and expanded in 2015 to honor students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
John White, 410-767-0486
john.white3@maryland.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Four Maryland HS Seniors Honored as 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars <\/b><\/h2>\n