Here at CUSD we take great pride in our challenging academic programs and successful students, so I am very pleased to announce that two of our Carlsbad High School students have been named as candidates for the prestigious United States Presidential Scholars Program.
Both Andy Kao and Ezra Tsang, CHS seniors, have achieved this high honor.
Andy and Ezra both carry a full load of Advanced Placement classes with impressively high GPAs. They are both Royal Lancers, and represent the many motivated and talented students in CUSD’s high schools who study hard and reach for the stars.
Besides his record of academic excellence, Andy is a dedicated musician, playing both piano and violin. He traveled with the CHS Chamber Orchestra to perform at Carnegie Hall in his sophomore year. He is an avid reader. After graduation, Andy plans to study in a STEM field at a four-year university, and is interested in a career in biological research.
Ezra is an accomplished musician, playing piano, violin and guitar. Having also attended school in Hong Kong, Ezra speaks Mandarin and French. He is a voracious reader.
Ezra has applied to several elite colleges. He is interested in pursuing a career in aerospace or mechanical engineering, and would like to work for NASA or Lockheed Martin in the future. He believes that his AP classes in physics, chemistry, and calculus have helped to prepare him for success in college and career.
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. Only 4,000 of the nation’s high school students are selected as candidates each year.
These students will now submit an application which will be scored based on their academic achievement, personal characteristics, leadership and service activities, and personal essay. We wish them the best of luck.
In April, the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars will name up to 161 students as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.
