East Valedictorian Jeff Nanney Named U.S. Presidential Scholar

May 9, 2006

Congratulations to Plano East Senior High School Valedictorian Jeffrey Nanney who has just been named a United States Presidential Scholar.

Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings announced the Scholars on May 4.

Each year up to 141 students are selected for this award which is one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.

All scholars are honored for their accomplishments during National Recognition Week, held in June in Washington, D.C.

Presidential Scholars are guests of the Commission during National Recognition Week and enjoy an expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., to meet with government officials, educators, authors, musicians, scientists and other accomplished people. During the week, scholars have the opportunity to visit museums and monuments, and to attend recitals, receptions and ceremonies.

To commemorate their achievement, the Scholars are awarded the Presidential Scholars medallion at a ceremony sponsored by the White House.

All Presidential Scholars are asked to identify those educators who have most influenced them. The selected educators are also invited to attend National Recognition Week. There, they are honored at a special reception to recognize and thank them for their efforts, and they are presented with the Teacher Recognition Award.

Read more and view a list of Scholars on the Department of Educaton Web site.