Carson High School senior Elias Palumbo has challenged himself through Western Nevada Colleges dual-enrollment program.
Palumbo was recently recognized as a candidate for the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The CHS senior has taken several dual-credit classes at WNC as part of the colleges dual enrollment program.
The program was established in 1964 to recognize and honor the nations most distinguished graduating high school seniors for their academic success, leadership, and service to their community and school.
Since then, the program has expanded so that additional students can be recognized. Starting in 1979, students demonstrating exceptional scholarship and talent in visual, creative and performing arts were also recognized. Then, in 2015, the program added exceptional high school seniors who demonstrated ability and accomplishment in career and technical fields.
Palumbo has been recognized for his accomplishments in Career and Technical Education.
The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of up to 32 citizens appointed by the president, will select the finalists, and the U.S. Department of Education will announce the 161 Scholars in May. Of these, up to 20 will be selected as U.S. Presidential Scholars in Career and Technical Education.
Semifinalists will be announced in mid-April and Scholars in May.