Oxford Senior Named U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalist

Exciting news from Oxford, Mississippi as the Department of Education announced earlier today that an Oxford High School senior, Charles Frugé, is one of seven Mississippi students named as 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists.

Recognizing Exceptional Talent

The U.S. Presidential Scholars program, established in 1964, honors the nation’s top-performing high school seniors, highlighting their achievements in academic and artistic fields, technical education, leadership, and contributions to their school and community.

Frugé’s Inspiring Track Record

Frugé, who previously served on the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, was named a Star Student in March, served as a page for Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker in Washington, D.C. during the fall of 2022, and is an active member of the OHS Students for Alzheimer’s.

Other Promising Candidates From Mississippi

Other distinguished semifinalists from Mississippi include Omair Jamil from DeSoto Central High School, Noah Lee and Iris Xue from Mississippi School for Mathematics & Science, Payton Sanders from Pelahatchie Attendance Center, Sydney Smith from Hattiesburg High School and, Kayla Truong from Northwest Rankin High School. These bright individuals were selected from thousands of high potential candidates nationwide.

About the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was created in 1964 and later expanded to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the arts as well as in career and technical education fields. These outstanding Scholars truly represent excellence in education and hold the promise of greatness in America’s young people. From this pool of incredibly talented semifinalists, 161 students will be selected as 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars, to be announced in early May. The honorees are then acknowledged during the annual ceremony held in Washington, D.C.

Conclusion

The news of Frugé’s selection has indeed brought a sense of pride to Oxford High School and the community at large. It is a testament to the students’ hard work and dedication and signals great promise for their future endeavors. Generally, the U.S. Presidential Scholars program continues to shine a spotlight on individuals who are not only academically excellent but also show significant potential to drive change and create impact in their respective fields.