U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates

Congratulations to Boise School District's 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates
Posted on 02/16/2024
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News Release

For Immediate Release

U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates Announced

Boise, ID -- 02/16/2024 -- Boise School District is proud to announce the following Boise School District high school seniors have qualified as candidates in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, which honors some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors.

 

A total of 86 Idaho high school seniors were selected for this recognition. Of those, 24 are from the Boise School District, which represents 28% of Idaho's total U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates. This is an impressive showing considering Boise School District represents 7% of Idaho's total public school enrollment.

 

"This is a tremendous achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of these students," said Superintendent Coby Dennis, Boise School District. "We applaud their academic excellence, leadership skills, and commitment to their community. We are honored to have such talented and driven students who represent some of the best of our learner-focused educational system. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors and know that they will continue to make us proud. Congratulations once again to our U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates!"

 

The following are Boise School District's 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates (listed alphabetically by last name).

Sophia E. Bourgeau

Capital High School

Sophia Y. Chen

Boise High School

Reece J. Deidrick

Boise High School

Anthony J. Donegan

Capital High School

Garrett T. Eppich

Timberline High School

Isaac Estrada

Timberline High School

Lauren E. Gee

Boise High School

Austin J. Giffen

Timberline High School

Jaya L. Kasthuri

Timberline High School

Noe H. Kemper

Boise High School

Hayoon Lee

Timberline High School

Elena Li

Timberline High School

Nathan X. Li

Timberline High School

Stephanie Liu

Timberline High School

Avery Lott

Boise High School

Margaret E. McCormick

Timberline High School

Kahlil N. Monje

Timberline High School

Joseph M. Neisen

Borah High School

Tyson E. Russell

Boise High School

Yu-Ting S. Sun

Timberline High School

Nicholas R. Thomas

Boise High School

Alessandra A. Truax

Timberline High School

Zihongbo Wang

Boise High School

Forrest Zeng

Timberline High School

About Boise School District 

Boise School District is a high-performing, nationally-recognized, learner-focused, comprehensive public school system dedicated to preparing students for success in college, career and citizenship.

 

We are a district of approximately 22,500 students and employ 4,300 people, of whom 1,700 are certified staff. In our school district, there are 33 elementary schools, 8 junior high schools, and 5 senior high schools. We offer a variety of specialized programs, from Montessori, Dual Language, Full-Day and Highly Gifted programs at elementary, District-wide Full-Day Kindergarten, to the Treasure Valley Math and Science Center, Dennis Career & Technical Center, and the state’s preeminent Advanced Placement program at the secondary level.

 

In the Boise School District, you will find:

 

  • student-focused learning system that ensures the best possible outcome for each student
  • commitment to college and career readiness
  • preparation for an increasingly global society, through the development of creativity and thinking skills with an emphasis on integration of technology
  • a safe and secure learning environment
  • highly-qualified, caring and compassionate staff committed to providing the best education for each and every child
  • opportunities for meaningful parental involvement
  • dedication to our core values of respect, dignity, honesty, responsibility and teamwork

 

Discover how Boise School District is Educating Today for a Better Tomorrow at www.boiseschools.org