Huntington Students Recognized by College Board

The College Board has recognized 34 Huntington High School students, who have garnered 39 awards. All 34 students received the School Recognition Award and five of them also earned the First-Generation Recognition Award.

The program, available on Big Future, helps students stand out on college and scholarship applications. Big Future is a free, online resource that helps students take the right first step after high school.

“These 34 student awardees have demonstrated remarkable perseverance and commitment to academic success,” said Dr. Ricky V. Papandrea, Huntington UFSD director of school counseling and testing, K-12. “Their achievements reflect not only their personal effort, but also the support of our teachers, families, and school community.”

The Huntington High School students winning the School Recognition Award include Ethan Ambrosio, Kiley Barch, Jordana Boxer, Jessica Bree, Eoin Charles, Sage Cicciari, Kathleen Cocoman, Ryan DiVico, Wynne Franciscovich, Oliver Gerberg, Heather Herman, Emely Herrera Rivas, Amani Huq, Mark Ingram, Samuel Klaaren, Spencer Krull, Jessica Lee, Naomi Lyons, Mabelin Maldonado Licona, Marin Mullaly, Chase Northrop, Andrew Ochoas Islas, Luis Orrego Salinas, Claire Parks, Evan Persampire, Emma Polinsky, Sergio Portillo, Dana Saramago, Daniel Simon, Jaipreet Singh, Louisa Skrobela, Tristan St. Ours and Dylan Wong.

The First Generation Recognition Award recipients include Jessica Bree, Emely Herrera Rivas, Andrew Ochoa Islas, Sergio Portillo and Dana Saramago.

The College Board’s national recognition programs honor students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible, students must:

• Take the PSAT/NMSQT (10th or 11th grade), PSAT 10 (10th grade), and/or AP exams (by the end of 10th grade)

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of B+ or higher (3.3 or 87–89 percent) at the time of submission

• Demonstrate exceptional academic performance by:

o Scoring in the top 10% of test takers in their high school, among first-generation students in their state, and/or among rural and small-town students in their state or

o Earning a score of 3 or higher on two or more distinct AP exams in grades 8, 9, and/or 10

During the submission process, students eligible for the First-Generation Recognition Award verify their parents’ highest level of education, while those eligible for School Recognition or Rural and Small-Town Recognition Awards confirm their high school.

“We are deeply committed to clearing a path for each and every student to take ownership of their future. We are excited that this program recognizes achievements of students across the country,” said Amy Reitz, senior vice president of BigFuture at College Board. “With the highest participation in the program’s history this year, we are proud to support these students on their future paths.”