Washington High School Seniors McKenna Jacquin, Max Grimes Selected Missouri Scholars 100
Washington High School seniors McKenna Jacquin and Max Grimes have been selected for the 2021 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2021. Students will be recognized at a luncheon at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia on Sunday, April 25.
Missouri Scholars 100 is a program sponsored by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals.
Schools across Missouri were invited to nominate candidates for this statewide recognition. The election is based primarily on a formula using the student’s grade-point average and ACT or SAT score.
Each student nominated had to first meet criteria of an “Academic Decathlon,” which included 10 “events” designed to assure the academic strength of the student.
The student must have a minimum grade-point average of 3.75, a minimum ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1,600, be ranked in the upper 10 percent of the class and have taken high-level courses in mathematics, science, English, and foreign language.
The student also must have excellent attendance, be an exemplary school citizen, and be involved in school activity programs.
“The Missouri Scholars 100 Program is one of the most premier academic recognition programs in the country. It is truly a celebration of learning,” said Clark Mershon, Executive Director of the Principal’s Association. “Students who are selected to this program have taken a rigorous course of study and have maintained the highest academic standards. The Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals wants to celebrate the achievement and success of these students and their schools.”
McKenna Jacquin is the daughter of Gary and Ronda Jacquin. She is a member of National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Renaissance, the environmental club, theater, choir, and the WHS cross country team. She plans to attend the University of Florida and pursue a chemistry degree on a pre-med track.
Max Grimes is the son of James and Sharon Grimes. He is a member of National Honor Society, band, and scholar bowl. He plans to attend Missouri State University, where he will major in chemistry and minor in Spanish.
Washington High School seniors Max Grimes, left, and McKenna Jacquin have been selected for the 2021 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2021.