LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — 161 students have been recognized as U.S. Presidential Scholars, including five high school seniors from Nebraska.
The five Nebraska scholars are as follows:
- James C Fletcher Jr. from Litchfield recognized as a U.S. Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education.
- Ava Jule Goodwin from York recognized as U.S. Presidential Scholar in Arts.
- Gary John Hao from Omaha.
- Rikhil Chowdary Jasti from Lincoln recognized as U.S. Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education.
- Maeve Rose Wharton from Omaha.
The scholars consist of two people from each state, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and families living abroad. Along with them, 15 are chosen at-large, 20 are chosen in the arts and 20 in career and technical education…