Smith one of 36 honored in Tennesseee
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The Tennessee Honors Program is a unique opportunity for the best and brightest high school students like Smith to receive recognition for academic achievement, research ability, and community service involvement.
Students who choose to apply must demonstrate academic excellence throughout their years in high school. Smith has sustained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school.
?Both my parents, since I was very little, have told me to strive for the best,? said Smith. ?They have been very encouraging. They are my motivating force, including my brother who was valedictorian in 2004. I want to be valedictorian of my graduating class. Right now I am, I just have to hold on to it.?
Students must show involvement in community service projects and extracurricular school projects. During school, Smith is involved in tennis, the National Honor Society, Student Council, Mu Alpha Theta and vice president of the Key Club.
While in the Key Club, Smith has helped out with numerous projects including Relay for Life and the Ronald McDonald House. She is also involved in church-related activities.
Smith will be recognized during the Tennessee Honors Program awards banquet May 12 at Shadowbrook in Joelton, Tenn. She will be presented a medallion and a certificate of merit on behalf of the Tennessee Honors Program board of directors.
The state Department of Education has sponsored the Tennessee Honors Program for over 20 years. Tennessee Honors Program applications are sent to all Tennessee high schools.