Hickman High School senior Justin Eddy named Presidential Scholar At the end of the school year, Columbia students are celebrating their academic victories including perfect ACT scores, National Merit Scholarships and one Presidential Scholar. Justin Eddy, a senior at Hickman High School, was named a Presidential Scholar — the school's first in 10 years and the 19th in its history. Justin was one of 20 students receiving the honor nationwide for career and technical education. There also were 20 students recognized in the arts. Two students also are chosen in each state for academic achievement. Justin, 18, thrived and excelled in FFA at Hickman. He had leadership roles including chapter president, area president and now state president.