Auburn School District No. 408
915 4th Street Northeast, Auburn, WA  98002

12/03/04

NEWS RELEASE
Thirty-five Auburn Students Named as AP Scholars

Thirty-five students have been named AP Scholars by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations.  Only about 17 percent of the one million students who took AP Examinations in May 2004 performed at a sufficiently high level to merit such recognition.

Students take AP Examinations in May 2004 after completing challenging college-level courses at their high school.  The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on the number of year-long courses and exams (or their equivalent semester-long courses and exams).

Four Auburn School District students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.  These students are Eric Carl, ARHS graduate; Julie Agapov, AHS graduate; Rachel Carroll, ARHS graduate; and Alison Malsbury, ARHS graduate.

Nine students, all graduates of Class of 2004, qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.  These students are: Halley Kuhlmann, AHS graduate; Vesak Chi, ARHS graduate; Evan Meessen, AHS graduate; Erika Lund, ARHS graduate; Leslie Mix, AHS graduate; Evan Moe, ARHS graduate; Thomas Warne, AHS graduate; Melissa Norris, AHS graduate, and Charles West, AHS graduate.

Twenty-two students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Examinations, with grades of 3 or higher.  The AP Scholars are: Jaeden Amero, ARHS graduate; Taylor Bayliss, ARHS senior; Christopher Carter, ARHS graduate; Olivia Fagerberg, ARHS senior; Leana Gerrard, ARHS graduate; Benjamin Huston, ARHS senior; McKenna Krueger, ARHS graduate; Roshni Nelson; ARHS graduate; Joel Ruiz, ARHS graduate; Zachary Schumaker, ARHS graduate; Cody Spann, ARHS senior; Richard Stirling, ARHS senior; Brent Waller, ARHS senior; Lisa Wiley, ARHS graduate; and Jesse Willard, ARHS senior; William Babcock, AHS graduate; Alana Morgan, AHS graduate, Christine Woods, AHS graduate; Thomas Morse, AHS senior; Alan O’Neil, AHS senior; Christopher Pierini, AHS senior; and Ian Vaughn, AHS senior.

Most of the nation’s colleges and universities award credit, advanced placement, or both based on successful performance of the AP exams.  More than 1,400 institutions awards a full year’s credit (sophomore standing) to students presenting a sufficient number of qualifying grades.  Thirty-four AP Examinations offered in a wide variety of subject areas, each consisting of multiple-choice and free-response (essay or problem-solving) questions.

The College Board’s mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity.  Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 4,500 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations.  Among its best-known programs are the SAT, the PSAT/NMSQT, and the Advanced Placement Program (AP).  The College Board is committed to the principles of equity and excellence, and that commitment is embodied in all of its programs, services, activities, and concerns.

For more information, contact deputy superintendent, Dr. Kip Herren, at (253) 931-4920.