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Students at East Central High School, Edison Preparatory, Booker T. Washington High School, and Tulsa Honor Academy (a partner school of Tulsa Public Schools) earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program. This program celebrates the hard work of thousands of high school students nationwide to help them showcase their strong academic performances.

These academic honors recognize first-generation students, in addition to Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic/or Latino students. The program opens college access for more students because many institutions use these awards in their recruitment efforts.

The following 26 students were recognized: 

  • John Albizo, East Central High School, National Hispanic Recognition Program
  • William Baker, Edison High School, National Hispanic Recognition Program and National Indigenous Recognition Program
  • Addison Barnes, Booker T. Washington High School, National Hispanic Recognition Program 
  • Sparrow Bedgood, Booker T. Washington High School, National First Generation Recognition Program and National Indigenous Recognition Program 
  • Jonathan Benitez-Diaz, Edison High School, National First Generation Recognition Program and National Hispanic Recognition Program
  • Daniel Brooks, Edison High School, National Indigenous Recognition Program 
  • Ezri Diaz, Tulsa Honor Academy, National First Generation Recognition Program and National Hispanic Recognition Program 
  • Janaiyah Dimanche, Booker T. Washington High School, National African American Recognition Program 
  • Sofia Escobar, Edison High School, National First Generation Recognition Program and National Hispanic Recognition Program 
  • Oscar Garcia, Tulsa Honor Academy, National First Generation Recognition Program and National Hispanic Recognition Program 
  • Adrianna Gardner, Booker T. Washington High School, National First Generation Recognition Program, National African American Recognition Program, and National Indigenous Recognition Program 
  • Ivan Gonzalez, Tulsa Honor Academy, National First Generation Recognition Program and National Hispanic Recognition Program 
  • Ave Gower, Booker T. Washington High School, National African American Recognition Program
  • Matthew Griffin, Booker T. Washington High School, National African American Recognition Program
  • Jessica Grimes, Booker T. Washington High School, National African American Recognition Program
  • Yaretzi Hernandez, Booker T. Washington High School, National First Generation Recognition Program and National Hispanic Recognition Program
  • Hiram Martin, Booker T. Washington High School, National African American Recognition Program and National Indigenous Recognition Program 
  • Aki Mercado, Booker T. Washington High School, National First Generation Recognition Program, National Hispanic Recognition Program
  • Fabian Pena, Booker T. Washington High School, National Hispanic Recognition Program
  • Jaxson Philip, Edison High School, National African American Recognition Program 
  • Ireland Pierce, Booker T. Washington High School, National First Generation Recognition Program 
  • Paola Salas, Tulsa Honor Academy, National Hispanic Recognition Program 
  • Riley Smith, Edison High School, National Indigenous Recognition Program 
  • Julie Tran, Tulsa Honor Academy, National First Generation Recognition Program 
  • Sydney Tran, Tulsa Honor Academy, National First Generation Recognition Program
  • Eleanor Tucker, Booker T. Washington High School, National Indigenous Recognition Program

Eligible students must meet the following criteria to qualify:

  • Identify as a Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Indigenous or Native, and/or first generation college student 
  • Earn a cumulative GPA of B+ or higher (at least 3.3 or 87-89%) by the time of submission
  • Score in the top 10% of PSAT/NMSQT test takers in their state

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  • Earn a 3+ on two or more AP exams in the 9th and/or 10th grade

We’re thrilled to celebrate our students and recognize them for the great work they’ve been doing. We’re proud of their strong academic performance in the classroom and on their College Board assessments.