January 2019 – The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.
The US Department of Education selected 94 Louisiana Presidential Scholar Candidates and SEVEN of them are from Baton Rouge Magnet High School!
Baton Rouge Magnet High School Presidential Scholar Candidates:
Robert Chumbley
Patrick Herke
Selia Jindal
Samuel Li
Jonathan Poss
Brian Tsai
Anusha Zaman