A.C. Flora senior is 2003 Presidential Scholars candidate

Brittany DeKnight, a graduating senior at A.C. Flora High School, has been named one of more than 2,600 candidates in the 2003 Presidential Scholars Program. 

The candidates were selected from nearly 2.8 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2003.

Now in its 39th year, inclusion in the Presidential Scholars Program is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities.