ATLANTA — Haily Biddinger from Pea Ridge High School was selected by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) to become a member of the organization.
The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment.
The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established Nobel Prizes.
“On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifi ce, and commitment that Haily has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” Nobel said. “Haily is now a member of a unique community of scholars, a community that represents our very best hope for the future.”
“Our vision is to build a dynamic international organization that connects members with meaningful content, resources and opportunities,” James W. Lewis, NSHSS president, said.
“We aim to help students like Haily build on their academic successes and enhance the skills and desires to have a positive impact onthe global community.
Membership in NSHSS entitles qualifi ed students to enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including scholarship opportunities, academic competitions, free events, member-only resources, publications, participation in programs o◊ered by educational partners, personalized recognition items, and publicity honors.
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