Boise, Idaho – October 22, 2024 – Thirty-five students from the Boise School District have been awarded prestigious honors by the College Board's National Recognition Programs. These honors celebrate the academic achievements of underrepresented students who have excelled in their studies and performed well on eligible administrations of the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or AP exams. Students receiving these awards may also be recruited by colleges actively seeking high-achieving, diverse students.

The National Recognition Programs recognize African American, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous/Native American, first-generation, and rural/small town students. To be eligible for these recognitions, students must meet the following criteria:

Eligibility Criteria for National Recognition Programs:

• Take the Fall 2023 PSAT/NMSQT (10th or 11th) or Spring PSAT 10 (10th) and score in the top 10% of test takers from their award programs in their state; or
• Earn a score of 3 or higher on two or more distinct AP exams in the 9th and/or 10th grade; and
• Earn a cumulative GPA of B+ or higher (at least 3.3 or 87-89%) by the time of submission; and
• Identify as first-generation, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Indigenous or Native, and/or attend school in a rural area or small town.

This year’s honorees include students from Boise High School, Boise Online School, Borah High School, Capital High School, East Junior High School, Fairmont Junior High School, and Timberline High School. Many of these students have demonstrated exceptional academic performance, contributing to the district’s commitment to educational excellence.

The Boise School District congratulates these students for their hard work and dedication. The district remains committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all students can succeed.

“It is exciting to see these students receiving this national recognition for their efforts," said Lisa Roberts, superintendent, Boise School District. "Their achievements reflect the quality education and the support they receive from our dedicated teaching and support staff in the Boise School District. We are proud to foster an environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential.”

Below is a list of the 2024 honorees (listed alphabetically by last name):

Loren Allen

Borah High School

Joyce Barakat Mahrouse

Capital High School

Piper Barnett

Boise Online School

Lucia Bingham

Timberline High School

Beck Botkin

Fairmont Junior High School

Andreas Bronner

Boise High School

Aiden Brown

Capital High School

Mallorie Casch

Timberline High School

Mateo Cervantes

Borah High School

Elena Chamberlain

Boise High School

Liam Erwin

Borah High School

Sophia Garcia-Buenrostro

Capital High School

Brooklyn Grimm

Boise High School

Eden Grove

Borah High School

Maysen Jewett

Timberline High School

Olivia Judah

Boise High School

Melanie Knapp

Borah High School

Reiya Kusuma

Timberline High School

Diego Alessandro Lopez Ramirez

Timberline High School

Halle Lowman

Boise High School

Andreya Mata

Capital High School

Isra Mohamed

Capital High School

Noah Morigeau

Boise High School

Benjamin Ortega

Capital High School

Morgan Pigott

Borah High School

Areli Roque-Martinez

Borah High School

Anabella Shelton

Borah High School

Jasper Shue

Boise High School

Addison Skaggs

Capital High School

Sophia Smith

Timberline High School

Francesca Truax

Timberline High School

Harmony Trude

Borah High School

Kyah Vlcek

Borah High School

Joshua Wilson

East Junior High School

Jaden Wong

Borah High School

About the College Board National Recognition Programs

The College Board National Recognition Programs honor high-performing, underrepresented students with academic accolades that help increase their visibility to colleges across the nation. The recognition programs include the National African American Recognition Program, National Hispanic Recognition Program, National Indigenous Recognition Program, National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program, and the newly introduced National First-Generation Recognition Program.

For more information about the College Board National Recognition Programs, please visit https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org.

About Boise School District 

Boise School District (BSD) is a high-performing, nationally recognized public school system consisting of 33 elementary schools, 8 junior high schools, and 6 senior high schools, including Boise Online Secondary School, serving approximately 22,500 students.



Dedicated to creating tomorrow’s leaders, our highly educated and passionate staff provide a high-quality education that prepares each student for success in college, career, and life. We offer a student-focused learning model with a variety of specialized programs, including free Full-Day Kindergarten, Pre-K, Montessori, Dual Language, Boise Online School (Boise Online Elementary School and Boise Online Secondary School), Full-Day and Highly Gifted elementary programs, the Treasure Valley Math and Science Center, Dennis Technical Center, and the state’s leading Advanced Placement program.

Discover how Boise School District is Educating Today for a Better Tomorrow at www.boiseschools.org

News Media Contact: 



Dan Hollar 

Public Affairs Administrator 

Boise School District 

208-854-4064 

dan.hollar@boiseschools.org

www.boiseschools.org

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