Another Great Graduating Class at AHHS
Alamo Heights High School graduating class of 2013 earns $7,519,342 in Scholarships.
Author: Alamo Heights ISD
The Alamo Heights High School graduating class of 2013 celebrated their accomplishments during the June 6 ceremony at Laurie Auditorium on the campus of Trinity University. The AHISD Board of Trustees, AHHS and District Administration teachers and staff joined parents in honoring the 361 graduates.
The class of 2013 has six National Merit Finalists, six National Merit Semi- Finalists, 17 National Merit Commended and four National Hispanic Scholars. Alamo Heights High School had 174 students earn the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on college-level Advanced Placement Program (AP) exams. All took and passed at least three AP exams.
While Alamo Heights High School has always performed well on these tests, the most recent results are the best ever. At AHHS 13 students qualified for the National AP Scholar Award; 66 qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award; 23 students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award; and 72 qualified for the AP Scholar Award.
The class was offered a total of $7,519,342 in scholarships.
Alamo Heights ISD provides an exemplary academic experience for students and is recognized nationally as among the top 1 percent of high schools in the nation for college preparation. AHISD provides an overall experience, including clubs, athletics, fine arts, JROTC, leadership opportunities and community service, that adds to the academic experience to ensure our students are well-rounded people.
The event was streamed live by the school’s news team via the district website. The broadcast was be aired during June on the district’s Web TV outlet, www.ahisd.net/campuses/ahhs/students_parents/hsgrad.html.
