Hey, does anyone know about some of the most impressive things kids graduating from high school this year have done? I'm not only talking valedictorians, but also those with impressive extracurriculars or unique projects.
There's definitely a wide range of impressive things high school graduates have accomplished. Below are just a few examples.
Firstly, there are students who have achieved academically at a very high level. This includes not just valedictorians but also those who have won prestigious academic competitions. For example, there are students who have become finalists or winners in competitions like the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, or the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Then there are the students who have excelled in extracurricular activities. This could range from being a state-level athlete in a particular sport, to being a nationally-ranked debater, to being the lead actor in a school's theater program. For instance, there are students who have led their teams to state championships, or who have become All-State musicians.
Moreover, some students have established their own nonprofits or businesses while still in high school. For instance, there have been students who started non-profits to provide resources for underprivileged communities, or initiated businesses in fields like tech or fashion.
Finally, there are students who have accomplished significant projects or research. For example, there have been students who've conducted advanced scientific or social science research, generating findings that have been published in academic journals or presented at conferences. Others have completed projects like writing and publishing a book, creating a documentary, or building a new piece of technology.
Again, these are just some examples. The level and type of accomplishments can vary greatly from student to student, but these illustrate the wide array of impressive things high school students are capable of.
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