SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 10, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- BASIS Charter Schools proudly announce that two of
its exceptional students have been named 2024 U.S. Presidential
Scholars by the U.S. Department of Education. Matteo N. Huish from BASIS Mesa and Sruti Peddi from BASIS Scottsdale have been
recognized for their outstanding academic achievements, leadership,
and commitment to their communities.
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 60th year,
selects only 161 high school seniors nationwide for this
prestigious honor. These scholars represent the best and brightest
across the country, embodying excellence in academics, the arts,
and career and technical education.
Matteo Huish, a student at
BASIS Mesa, has demonstrated exceptional dedication to his
studies, consistently striving for excellence in and out of the
classroom. Sruti Peddi,
representing BASIS Scottsdale, has showcased remarkable
leadership skills and a passion for serving her community, setting
an inspiring example for her peers.
Thdre were a total of three Presidential Scholars in the entire
state of Arizona – two from
BASIS.
"We are immensely proud of Matteo and Sruti for their remarkable
accomplishments," said Carolyn
McGarvey, CEO of BASIS Ed Arizona. "Their achievements
reflect the rigorous academic standards and commitment to
excellence that define BASIS Charter School campuses nationwide,
and particularly here in our home state of Arizona. We congratulate Matteo, Sruti, and
their families on this well-deserved honor."
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes students who
excel not only academically but also in their extracurricular
pursuits and community involvement. Matteo and Sruti's selection as
Presidential Scholars is a testament to their hard work, talent,
and dedication to making a positive impact on the world around
them.
Matteo and Sruti were each given the opportunity to nominate a
teacher who significantly contributed to their academic journey.
Matteo selected his Economics teacher, Greg
Thorson. Sruti chose Charity
Taylor-Antal, her English Literature teacher. Both Mr.
Thorson and Ms. Taylor-Antal were honored as Distinguished Teachers
by the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
As part of the recognition, Matteo, Sruti, and their fellow
scholars will participate in an online recognition program this
summer, where they will be celebrated for their outstanding
achievements.
Matteo and Sruti's schools were recently ranked among the top
schools in the nation by U.S. News & World
Report. In all, eleven BASIS Charter Schools were ranked in
the Top 100 public schools in America out of 24,000 schools,
including Matteo's BASIS Mesa campus (#56), and Sruti's BASIS
Scottsdale campus (#32). Additionally, BASIS Mesa is ranked as the
#17 STEM school in the nation, the #12 charter school in the U.S.,
and the #7 school overall in Arizona. BASIS Scottsdale is also ranked as the #9 STEM
school nationally, #7 charter school in the U.S., and the #3 school
in Arizona. Moreover, BASIS also
has the #1 school in America overall – BASIS Peoria.
About BASIS Charter Schools
The network of BASIS Charter Schools is among the best in
the United States, whether
assessed by state or national rankings across myriad publications,
OECD/PISA scores, AP Exam scores,
college admissions, merit aid earned, or any other measure. Our
passionate and knowledgeable Subject Expert Teachers serve students
in kindergarten through grade 12 using the STEM-inspired, liberal
arts-focused BASIS Charter School Curriculum. Our acclaimed
program—founded in 1998 and cultivating excellence every school
year since—educates students at the highest international levels,
preparing them to be participants, not spectators, in the
21st-century global workforce. In the 2024-25 academic year, there
will be 40 public charter school campuses managed by BASIS Ed,
serving more than 24,000 students in Arizona, Louisiana, Texas, and Washington, D.C. For more information, please
visit enrollBASIS.com, enrollBASISTX.com, or basised.com.
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