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

 11/05/02

NEWS RELEASE
Thirty-four Students Named AP Scholars
by the College Board

Thirty-four students have been named AP Scholars by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations.  This is a thirty percent increase over the previous year, 2001.  Only about 13 percent of the more than 700,000 students who took AP Examinations in May 2002 performed at a sufficiently high level to merit such recognition.

Students take AP Examinations in May 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 Sabrina Jurey, ARHS graduate; Jack Ferdman, (AHS graduate); Camille Inducil, ARHS graduate; and Virginia Burbick, ARHS graduate.

Five students 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: Jessica Larson, AHS graduate; Kara Dunn, ARHS graduate; Mark Trott, AHS graduate; Alexandra Perry, ARHS graduate; and Nathaniel True, AHS graduate.

Twenty-five students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Examinations, with grades of 3 or higher.  The AP Scholars are: Joseph Achman, ARHS senior; Regina Barley, AHS graduate; Angela Buchholtz, ARHS graduate; Michael Benedict, AHS, graduate; Christopher Corradi, ARHS senior; Christapher Benson, AHS graduate; Elizabeth Evans, ARHS senior; Christopher Cramer; AHS graduate; Chris Klontz, ARHS senior; Bethany Freichs, AHS graduate; Elizabeth Koontz, ARHS graduate; Joel Kresse, AHS graduate; Lindsey Mansell, ARHS graduate; Michael O’Brien, AHS graduate; Stephanie Mathieu, ARHS senior; Brittany Richards, AHS graduate; Sarah Melick, ARHS graduate; My-Hanh Vo, AHS graduate; Stacy Pederson, ARHS graduate; Jessica Warnock, AHS senior; Reese Pollard, ARHS senior; Robert Williams, AHS graduate; Natasha Stasko, ARHS graduate; Sasha Thomas, ARHS graduate; and Sara Thueringer, ARHS graduate.  Most of the nation’s colleges and universities award credit, advanced placement, or both based on successful performance on the AP Exams.  More than 1,400 institutions award a year of credit (sophomore standing) to students presenting a sufficient number of qualifying grades.  There are 33 AP Examinations offered in 19 subject areas, each consisting of multiple-choice and free-response (essay or problem-solving) questions.

The College Board is a national non-profit membership association dedicated to preparing, inspiring, and connecting students to college and opportunity.  Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 3,800 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations.  Among its best-known programs are the SAT, the PSAT/NMSQT, the Advanced Placement Program (AP), and Pacesetter.  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 concern.

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