MOUNT Carmel School senior student Victoria Nicole Maniego Santos has been named a 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar, U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona announced on Thursday.
Santos is one of 161 outstanding American high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, technical expertise, leadership, citizenship, service, and contribution to school and community, the U.S. Department of Education said in a statement.
âThe 2021 Presidential Scholars represent extraordinary achievements for our extraordinary times,â said Cardona.
âI am delighted to join President Biden in saluting these outstanding young people for their achievements, service, character and continued pursuit of excellence. Their examples make me proud and hopeful about the future. Honoring them can remind us all of the great potential in each new generation and renew our commitment to helping them achieve their dreams,â he added.
In the photo are, sitting from left, Governorâs Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Jerry Tan, Mount Carmel School president Dr. Galvin Deleon Guerrero and Governor Ralph Deleon Guerrero Torres. Also in the photo are, standing from left, MCS AlumKnight and Saipan Chamber of Commerce president Joe Guerrero, Triple J Enterprises vice president of finance & administration and MCS board member Mike Sablan, MCS student officer Brian Youn, MCS student leader Brandee Hunter, MCS student leader Tivana Torres, MCS student officer Maria Ayuyu, MCS student officer Mikee Mendoza, MCS student officer Kate Avendano-Woodruff, CNMI Senate President Jude Hofschneider, MCS student officer Skyler Poon, and Lt. Gov. and AlumKnight Arnold Palacios.