LOCAL STUDENT HONORED IN STATE TALENT SEARCH

A seventh-grader at St. Marys Cathedral School will be among 651 students recognized by the Duke University Talent Identification (TIP) Program next month.

Robert Macklem, son of James and Shirley Macklem, scored as well or better than average college-bound high school seniors on scholastic aptitude tests. The tests are administered as part of an annual talent search.

"Exceptional academic talent is a precious national resource that is often undervalued or ignored in our society," said TIP's executive director Dr. David Goldstein. "For many outstanding young people, recognition from TIP is an important source of support and encouragement for their efforts."

TIP is a non-profit, educational organization designed to identify and develop academic talent.