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.
Of the 3.6 million students expected to graduate from high school this year, more than 5,200 candidates qualified for the 2021 awards determined by outstanding performance on the College Board SAT or ACT exams. Of these high performing students, 64 candidates were identified from public and private schools in Hawaii. 10 of the 64 are Waipahu High School Marauders!!
Congratulations to our 10 Waipahu High School seniors! Best wishes to all of you on your continued journey forward. Go Marauders!!!
HI - Alyssa Anela C. Buccat, Waipahu - Waipahu High School
[**] HI - Jeyan Francis A. Cornelio, Waipahu - Waipahu High School
HI - Royce Daniel B. Ilaga, Waipahu - Waipahu High School
[****] HI - Reyan E. Lee, Aiea - Waipahu High School
HI - Christa A. Lopez, Pearl City - Waipahu High School
HI - Marissa J. Nakamura, Mililani - Waipahu High School
HI - Antoinette Consolasc R. Pinera, Waipahu - Waipahu High School
HI - Joebe Rissa B. Sagabaen, Waipahu - Waipahu High School
HI - Trishamae Mae B. Valenzuela, Waipahu - Waipahu High School
HI - Julianne Ysa A. Viernes, Waipahu - Waipahu High School
[**] Candidate for U.S Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education
[****] Candidate for U.S. Presidential Scholar and U.S. Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education