Hawaii students earn U.S. Presidential Scholars title

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Three Hawaii students have earned the prestigious honor of being names 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

The students are:

• Michael X. Kostecki, Iolani School, Honolulu, Hawaii.
• Ahryanna P. McGuirk, Kalaheo High School, Kailua, Hawaii.
• Maile-Lei Ji, Kealakehe High School, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

“The 161 high school seniors selected for the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Presidential Scholars represent the best of our nation’s schools and inspire hope in the bright future of this country,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “On behalf of President Biden, I am delighted to celebrate their accomplishments, and encourage these scholars to continue to aim high, lift up others, and embrace opportunities to lead.”

The students are selected annually by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars.

Since its creation in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program has honored over 8,200 of the nation’s top-performing students.

The Presidential Scholars Class of 2024 will be recognized for their outstanding achievement this summer with an online recognition program.

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A complete list of 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars follows and is also available on the U.S. Department of Education’s webpage.