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Representative French Hill announces recipients of the 2024 Education Achievement Award

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today announced the high school recipients of his 2024 Education Achievement Award. There were 38 honorees throughout central Arkansas this year.

“I am proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Education Achievement Award. These bright students have worked tirelessly towards success in their studies and in their communities. I am inspired by the success and determination shown by each of these students and I wish them the best in all their future endeavors.” 

2024 Education Awards:

 Kady Beth Jacks (Bauxite High School), Caden Treat (Bauxite High School), Isabel Butler (Benton High School), Kaleb Marshall (Benton High School), Bennett Wilson (Bigelow High School), Maricka Farr (Bryant High School), Cole Giompoletti (Bryant High School), Laiken Cornett (Concord High School), Josey Sutherland (Concord High School), Annalise Montgomery (Conway High School), Avery Ferguson (Conway High School), Matthew Vano (Episcopal Collegiate), Willow Wagner (Episcopal Collegiate), Chanley Wood (Greenbrier High School), Kyla Hinton (Greenbrier High School), Lexie Wells (Harmony Grove High School), Tristen Hogan (Harmony Grove High School), Yahya Younus (Little Rock Central High School), Jadon Sanders (Little Rock Central High School), Khushi Patil (Little Rock Central High School), Ally Ballard (Little Rock Christian Academy), Kaiden Fox (Little Rock Christian Academy), Christian McGill (Maumelle Charter High School), Kerrigan Quast (Maumelle Charter High School), Bailey Mason (Maumelle High School), Victoria Barksdale (Mayflower High School), Aarya Patel (Morrilton High School), Julie Russell (Morrilton High School), Annabelle Angtuaco (Mount St. Mary Academy), Elizabeth Hunter (Mount St. Mary Academy), Rylee Ramsey (Pangburn High School), Cole Ramsey (Pangburn High School), Macey Chambers (Perryville High School), Zava Payne (Perryville High School), Jack Lowenthal (Pulaski Academy), Brooke Beckemeyer (Pulaski Academy), Reid Brafford (Shirley High School), Abigail Hensley (Shirley High School). 

Further Background:

 The Education Achievement Award is available to one senior and one junior from each high school in the Second Congressional District, nominated by either their counselor or principal. This award is designed to recognize those students who have shown a commitment to high academic achievement, as well as contributions to their schools and communities. Students were selected based on these qualifications: 

  • Academics: Achievement of at least 3.5/4.0 GPA (or the equivalent)

  • Community Service: Demonstrated commitment to the betterment of one’s community through projects with, for example, Scouting groups, Student Government Association, other volunteer organizations, etc.

  • Leadership & Teamwork: Demonstrated leadership and teamwork through, for example, extracurricular activities such as athletic teams, school clubs, etc.