A total of 13 students at Veteran Memorial High School (VMHS) have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP (Advanced Placement) exams.
The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous, college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP exams. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performances on AP exams.
One student qualified for the National AP Scholar Award by earning an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of the exams. Current senior, Darius Davis was named a National AP Scholar.
Three students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award. This is granted to students who receive an average score of t least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of the exams. The three students are: current VMHS seniors Darius Davis and Judith Haro; and Benjamin Garcia from the Class of 2014.
Three students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by receiving an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of the exams. Current senior, Lee Sanchez earned this designation. Members of the Class of 2014 who earned this honor are: Janessa Farias and Matthew Sparks.
Seven students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP exams with grades of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars in the current senior class are Noel Barsenas and Henry Davis. The AP Scholars from the Class of 2014 are: Alexandria Gonzalez, Jaquelyn Gonzalez, Alfredo Munoz, Joel Ocanas, Anyssa Vela.
Pictured are the current VMHS seniors who have earned an AP Scholar Award. From left to right: Lee Sanchez, Henry Davis, Judith Haro, Darius Davis. Not pictured is Noel Barsenas.
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