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Join us in congratulating four members of the Class of 2025 for being recognized as U.S. Presidential Scholars candidates.

Benjamin Barney

Patrick Enright

Beau Legnon
Webster Scholar

Luke Stelly

According to the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program began in 1964 to recognize and honor some of the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Each year, up to 161 students are named U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. 

Episcopal College Counseling Director Justin Fenske says approximately 83 seniors were selected from the state of Louisiana as part of this year’s scholars program, including four from Episcopal. Ultimately, one male and one female student will represent the state this summer at an online National Recognition Program.

“We are excited by the continued success of our students in receiving recognition to the Presidential Scholars Program,” says Fenske. “Very few students in the state are recognized annually, and we are thrilled to have so many named this year.”

With a focus on rigorous academics and a well-rounded educational experience, Episcopal has celebrated numerous Presidential Scholar candidates and winners over the years. Most recently, 2024 Valedictorian Kathy Hu was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar. 

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