Seniors Jonathan Brand and Louis Wang were named to the Missouri Scholars 100 on March 27.
“It’s an amazing honor to receive the award,” Wang said. “Just within PCH there are at least a dozen students who deserve the award.”
The two, along with five other Parkway students were selected to a program of 100 scholars in Missouri that excel in academics.
“I feel extremely honored, because this is not just a school-wide or district-wide award, but one out of all high schools across the state,” Brand said. “The award is also gratifying, because it is nice to see recognition for my hard work.”
Schools all around Missouri were told to nominate candidates for the award earlier in the year based on both ACT and SAT scores.
All the nominees also went through an “academic decathlon” to test the knowledge of the students. Each student needed a minimum GPA of 3.75, minimum SAT score of 1,900 and minimum ACT score of 29 to compete in the decathlon.
“I think a lot of my success comes from working hard,” Brand said. “I’ve learned spending quality time on homework makes tests a little easier and less stressful and I try to find the fun and interesting things in what we’re learning in the classroom so that the work is less of a burden and more something I actually want to do.”
As well as grades and major test scores, each nominee needed to have good attendance, good citizenship, and be involved in school activities.
“I try to spend my time and focus on both school and sports, because of the home life my family has created for me and I’m very thankful for their support and sacrifices,” Brand said.
All of the students that were selected will be recognized at a luncheon during the Missouri Scholars 100 Program. This event is scheduled for Sunday, April 28, 2013 at the Holiday Inn Select in Columbia, Mo.