LMHS Senior U.S. Presidental Scholar Semifinalist

Congratulations to Linn-Mar High School Senior Tejas Gururaja. He is one of eight Iowa students who have been named semifinalists for the prestigious 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

Out of nearly 3.7 million graduating high school seniors from across the country, over 5,000 students were identified as candidates in this program, and 628 semifinalists were selected. These semifinalists form the pool from which the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars will be chosen.

The 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars will be announced in May.

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields.

Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.

Visit the U.S. Department of Education website to learn more about the Presidential Scholars Program.