By Daily Press staff
Micah Levin, a graduating senior at Crossroads High School, is a semifinalist in the 2005 Presidential Scholars Program.
Levin is one of among approximately 550 semifinalists, selected from more than 2,700 candidates on the basis of superior achievements, leadership qualities, personal character, and involvement in community and school activities.
Final selection of the scholars will be made by the Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group appointed by the president. The winner will be announced this month. The commission will select one male and one female student from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and U.S. students living abroad.
Scholars will be invited to Washington, D.C. in June to receive the Presidential Scholars medallion at a recognition ceremony and to participate in various activities and events held in their honor.
The semifinalists were selected as candidates for their exceptional performance on the SAT or ACT assessment, as well as a review of their student essays, self-assessments, description of activities, school recommendations and school transcripts. Make hearts beat
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 6, 2005. Read the original PDF.