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THS Senior Candidate in Presidential Scholar Program [Updated]

Negi, of Trumbull, has been in numerous academic competitions.

[Editor's Note: More details of Negi's background have been added.]

Trumbull High School Senior Vishakha Negi is one  of  approximately 550 semifinalists  in  the  2013  U.S.  Presidential Scholars Program.

Negi listed her accomplishments so far.

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• Class Valedictorian

• National Merit Scholarship winner

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• AP National Scholar

• Harvard Book Award

• The School of Engineering of Fairfield University and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation “Award for Excellence in Math and Science”

• Academic Decathlon Team Captain

•Editor-in-Chief, Eagle's Eye (Trumbull High's school newspaper)

• National Honor Society

• Spanish Honor Society

• Attending Yale University this fall; plans on studying Biology.

"In addition I have trained since age five in Bharatnatyam (a classical Indian dance form), and have played violin with three progressively advanced ensembles (String, Concert, Symphony) at Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestra," she said.

A Tough Contest

According to a press release, the semifinalists "were selected from more than 3,900 candidates on the basis of superior achievements,  leadership qualities, personal character, and involvement in  community and school activities."

Final selection of the Scholars will be made by the Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of citizens appointed  by the President, and will be announced in May. The Commission will select one young man and one young woman from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. students living abroad; up to 20 students representing the visual, literary and performing arts; and 15 students at-large.

Scholars will be invited to Washington, D.C., in June to receive the U.S. Presidential Scholars medallion at a recognition ceremony and to participate in various activities and events held in their honor.

The United States Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by Executive Order of the President, to recognize and honor some of the United States' most distinguished graduating high school seniors, according to the release.

Semifinalists were chosen by a panel of distinguished educators after a review of students' essays, self-assessments, descriptions of activities, school recommendations, and school transcripts.


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