Learning briefs 9-16-18

Scholarship recipients announced

The following students have been awarded scholarships to attend Southeast Missouri State University for the 2018-2019 academic year:

Kyle Bigham of Olive Branch, Illinois, has received the Midwest Achievement Award. Bigham is a 2013 graduate of Egyptian High School and a 2017 graduate of Shawnee Community College.

Jacob McKinney of Perryville, Missouri, has received the Residence Life Leadership Award. McKinney is the son of Jesse and Sherry McKinney of Perryville, and is a 2018 graduate of St. Vincent High School.

Cape Central student named National Merit semifinalist

Cape Central High's Michael Hwang has been named a semifinalist for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship, the school district announced this week.

Hwang is among the most academically talented high school seniors in the nation, and will have the opportunity to continue in the competition to earn scholarship money, the release stated.

National Merit Semifinalists are screened by taking a test and submitting a detailed application about their academic record, participation in school and community activities, leadership skills, and honors received. National Merit Scholarship winners will be announced beginning in April and concluding in July.

Earlier this year, Hwang was recognized for earning a perfect score of 36 on the ACT. He has served as secretary of BETA Club, co-founder and co-captain of Chess Club, a Tiger Ambassador and student director of Advisory Tutoring and Tutoring Tuesday. Hwang is known at Central High by faculty and students as a gifted teacher who has helped a number of his peers improve their grades.