May 13, 2021 -- Heights High School senior Maple Buescher has been named a 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar, one of only 161 high school seniors in the nation and one of three in Ohio to receive the award.
The White House selects scholars annually based on their academic success, artistic and technical excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership and demonstrated commitment to high ideals.
"I am thrilled that Maple has received this great honor. She has always been committed to education, serving her community and learning as much as she can about the world," said Superintendent Elizabeth Kirby. "Maple has a bright future ahead of her, and Tiger Nation will always be proud of her accomplishments!"
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As part of the process, candidates were able to nominate a particularly influential teacher for the program's
Distinguished Teachers list. Maple nominated Mr. Matthew Meister, history & humanities teacher at Heights High.
As directed by Presidential Executive Order, the
2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars are comprised of one young man and one young woman from each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and U.S. families living abroad, as well as 15 chosen at-large, 20 Scholars in the arts and 20 Scholars in career and technical education.
Created in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program has honored over 7,600 of the nation's top-performing students. The Presidential Scholars Class of 2021 will be recognized for their outstanding achievement this summer.