Twelve LISD Students Recognized by Duke University

LONGVIEW — Academically-talented seventh graders in Longview ISD will be recognized at the May School Board meeting for their exceptional scores on the ACT or SAT. The Duke University Talent Identification Program identifies students in sixteen states in the Southeast, Midwest and Southwest who have scored in the 95th percentile on a grade level achievement test. As part of the program, these academically talented students take above-level college-entrance exams to learn more about their abilities.

Longview ISD had fifty-nine scholars identified who were eligible to take the college entrance tests. Nine students from Foster MS and three students from Judson MS qualified for state recognition. The State Recognition Ceremonies will honor seventh graders who have earned scores equal to or better than half of the college-bound seniors who took the tests. These students are: Hannah Brown, Rocio Cadenas, Callie Fruia, Alexandra Hyatt, Amethyst Kelly, Carson Owens, Simone Macklin, John Monsour, Garret Mullikin, Dante Wheeler, Charlotte Williams, and Taylor Witt.