Dexter, MO - DHS students were awarded with academic honors from College Board National Recognition Programs.  Students excelled in College Board assessments and schoolwork to earn these awards, which colleges use to identify academically competitive underrepresented students

Dexter High School students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the admissions process. Colleges and scholarship programs identify students awarded National African American, Hispanic, Indigenous and/or Rural/Small Town Recognition through College Board’s Student Search Service.

The following student(s) have been awarded recognition (award key below)

Alise Howell: NRSTA  National Rural and Small Town Award = NRSTA

Ellie Dowdy: NRSTA  National Rural and Small Town Award = NRSTA

Teachers who were instrumental in helping were Tiffany Wiggins-History, Christy Griffin-English, Amanda Long-History, Jacob Williams-History/Psychology, and Celeste Colley-Science

Students who may be eligible have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have excelled on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10, or earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP Exams; and attend school in a rural area or small town.