Five Nebraska seniors recognized as US Presidential Scholars

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — 161 students have been recognized as U.S. Presidential Scholars, including five high school seniors from Nebraska.

The five Nebraska scholars are as follows:

• James C Fletcher Jr. from Litchfield recognized as a  U.S. Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education.
• Ava Jule Goodwin from York recognized as U.S. Presidential Scholar in Arts.
• Gary John Hao from Omaha.
• Rikhil Chowdary Jasti from Lincoln recognized as U.S. Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education.
• Maeve Rose Wharton from Omaha.

The scholars consist of two people from each state, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and families living abroad. Along with them, 15 are chosen at-large, 20 are chosen in the arts and 20 in career and technical education.

“These students represent the exceptional caliber of character and intellect that our nation’s future demands,” U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said. “On behalf of President Trump, I congratulate each Scholar who never gave up, the families who believed in them, and the communities who guided them. As you forge your next paths, continue to aim higher, leverage your extraordinary talents, and boldly assume your responsibilities as leaders.”