A Lee Academy student has received an scholastic honor from the College Board National Recognition Programs.
Alyssa Vassel earned the award for academics and involvement in her community and school.
“Congratulations to our own Alyssa Grace Vassel, who is one of 62,000 students from across the country to earn academic honors from the College Board's National Recognition Programs,” said Rone Walker, Head of School. “These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them stand out during the admissions process.”
Walker went on to say colleges and scholarship programs use these honors to identify students from underrepresented groups through College Board's Student Search Service.
Vassel has maintained all A's throughout her entire highschool career. She scored a 31 on her first attempt of the ACT in the 10th grade. Before scoring a 5 on the AP English Literature and Composition exam, she scored a 3 on the AP Biology exam in the 9th grade.
Vassel is the founder of Lee Academy's Initiative Club and is an active member of the Junior Auxiliary of Clarksdale's Crown Club and the National Honor Society.
Vassell earned this recognition by excelling on their PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or AP Exams and in their classrooms.
Students who may be eligible have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have excelled on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10, or earned a 3 or higher on two or more AP Exams; and are African American or Black, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous, and/or attend school in a rural area or small town.
Eligible students are invited to apply during their sophomore or junior year, and are awarded at the beginning of the next school year.
