By Nicole Thomas
The SHS Class of 2015 boasts an impressive and lengthy list of awards, honors and accolades. A record $7.2 million in scholarships earned ranks at the top of their achievements.
Achievements
National Merit Finalist (3)
National Merit Scholar
Mississippi State University Presidential Scholar (2)
Mississippi State University Provost Scholar (2)
Millsaps College Presidential Scholar
University of Southern California Presidential Scholar
United States Presidential Scholars Program
President’s Volunteer Service Award
Governor’s Give Award, Outstanding Volunteer Leadership by a Youth
College Board AP Honor Roll
National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)
People to People Leadership Ambassador, Film and Arts Program, UCLA
Oxbridge Academic Program, The Oxford Tradition
VCUarts Summer Intensive at Virginia Commonwealth University
Mississippi State University Men of Color Summit
Mississippi State University Women of Color Summit
Mississippi Governor’s School (3)
Mississippi Appalachian Community Learning Project
Boys State, Secretary of State
Gold Award (2)
Eagle Scout (2)
National YoungArts Foundation Finalist (2)
Congressional Art Competition, Best in Show, 1st Place (3)
Mississippi Scholastic Art Awards, American Visions Award, Gold Key (13)
Cotton District Arts Festival, Best in Show
All State Honor Choir
Poetry Out Loud, 1st Place, Regional; 2nd Place, State
Click here to view the complete list of awards and honors for the Starkville School District.
These awards and honors earned our students’ admission into some of the best colleges and universities, including two Ivy League schools, in the country.
Colleges and Universities
Auburn University
Clemson University
Columbia University
Duke University
Kansas City Art Institute
Louisiana State University
Maryland Institute College of Art
Millsaps College
Mississippi State University
Montana State University
Pitzer College
School Of The Art Institute of Chicago
United States Air Force
University of Alabama
University of Denver
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Kentucky
University of Mississippi
University of North Alabama
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Richmond
University of South Alabama
University of Southern California
University of Tennessee
University of Virginia
Texas A & M
Vanderbilt University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Washington University At Saint Louis
Congratulations to the Class of 2015! From California to New York, we can’t wait to watch your sparks fly across the country!