Glenbard South Student Named a Presidential Scholar Semifinalist

From District 87:

Glenbard South High School student Andrew Bean is a semifinalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholars program, which honors some of the country’s most distinguished high school seniors. Bean is one of 550 semifinalists chosen from nearly 4,000 candidates.

Up to 141 students are chosen from among outstanding graduating seniors to become Presidential Scholars. Scholars are selected on the basis of their accomplishments in the areas of academic and artistic success, leadership and community & school involvement.

Final selection of the scholars will be announced next month.

All scholars are honored for their accomplishments during the program’s national recognition events, which are held in June in Washington, D.C. While in Washington, scholars will meet with government officials, educators, authors, musicians, and scientists.