Students at LHS Nationally Recognized

La Grange High School is proud to celebrate the achievements of its students who earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program. The program, available on Big-Future, helps students stand out on college and scholarship applications. Every year, talented students claim an award based on their achievement on College Board assessments, including the PSAT/NMSQT , PSAT™ 10, and AP Exams. In 2026, the program offered three awards to students of all backgrounds and across schools nationwide: First Generation Recognition Award, Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award, and the School Recognition Award, to honor top-performing students in every high school, including lesser-known schools. This year, nineteen students at La Grange High School were awarded.

● Emma Anderson ● Mylah Blaschke ● Kylin Brawley ● Wyatt Bretz ● Lillian Carey ● Mitchell Cervantez ● Jackson Elliott ● Audrey Green ● Avery Harbers ● Nora Hunt ● Melanie Janacek ● Jahir Lopez Ocon ● Cesar Martinez ● Aaron Monjaras ● Rachel Smith ● Logan Stone ● Deacon Wick ● Evynn Wilson ● Koen Zbranek

“We’re incredibly proud of our students and to see them recognized for their dedication and excellence,” said Nathan Truex, Principal. “This honor reinforces their exceptional achievements in high school and will support them in their pursuit of a big future.”

Students verify their eligibility during their sophomore or junior year by meeting the following criteria:

• Take the PSAT/NMSQT (10th, 11th), PSAT 10 (10th), and/or AP Exams (by the end of 10th Grade).

• Earn a cumulative GPA of B+ or higher (at least 3.3 or 87%-89%) by the time of submission.

• Be one of the top 10% of test takers in their high school, among first-generation college students in their state, and/or among rural and smalltown students in their state, OR earn a 3+ on 2 or more distinct AP Exams in the 8th, 9th , and/or 10th grade.