Four out of the five Arizona nominees for the U.S. Presidential Scholars in Career and Technical Education program are from the Tucson area.
They are:
- Lindsay Hoel of Canyon del Oro High School
- Tia Hunt and Mara Steeber of Mountain View High School
- Joseph Olague of Desert View High School
The fifth nominee is Victoria Bate of Higley High School in Gilbert.
The five students will represent the state in a nationwide program that honors students who have demonstrated excellence and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. Twenty out of 45 finalists will be chosen in January 2017.
Education notes are compiled by Star reporter Yoohyun Jung. Contact Yoohyun at 573-4243 or yjung@tucson.com. On Twitter: @yoohyun_jung
