Stevenson High School junior Evan Stocker understands the importance of challenging himself with rigorous coursework.
“What I am doing now will really dictate where I will be in life and what kind of colleges I will get into,” said Stocker, who recently received academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.
Stocker is one of four Utica Community Schools earning the honors. Also honored by the College Board were Merina Diaz, of the Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Students, David Reyes, of Henry Ford II High School, and Eileen Santana, of Eisenhower High School.
Reyes and Santana also attend the Utica Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology.
The National Program recognizes underrepresented students with academic honors on college and scholarship applications and connects with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the admissions process.
Students who may be eligible have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have excelled on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10, or earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP exams, and are African American or Black, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous or attend school in a rural area of small town.
Diaz, who is in her junior year in the rigorous International Baccalaureate program, said teachers have been a reason why she has confidence challenging herself.
“They have been incredible,” she said. “They will push you, but they are aware of your boundaries.”
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