Lake County Schools recently issued the following announcement.
Nine students from Leesburg High School have received prestigious awards from Cambridge Assessment International Education, part of the University of Cambridge, to acknowledge their outstanding performance on Cambridge coursework and examinations.
The Cambridge Awards celebrate the success of students taking Cambridge exams around the world. More than 1 million students study Cambridge International programs in over 160 countries.
The Leesburg High awardees are:
- Corey Phillips – Merit Award
- Abhik Shil – Scholar Award
- Alexis Cowgill – Scholar Award
- Alicia Jiang – Scholar Award
- Benjamin White – Scholar Award
- John Anderson – Scholar Award
- Lexi Stephens – Scholar Award
- Raleigh Ford – Scholar Award
- Samuel Maggio – Scholar Award
Michael Randolph, Leesburg High principal, said the awards recognize the talent, dedication and commitment of students and staff. “I am so proud of our students’ hard work, tenacity and courage to excel in the Cambridge program,” he said. “Our students’ sacrifice has paid off with their academic excellence, and they are a great representation of Leesburg High School, our community, and our district.”
Mark Cavone, Cambridge International Regional Director, North America, said, “It is extremely rewarding to congratulate Cambridge students and teachers at Leesburg High School who have worked so hard to achieve tremendous success in Cambridge courses and examinations. The results reflect the enormous talent in Leesburg High School, not only amongst students but also within the teaching profession. Students from Leesburg High School have a bright future ahead of them, and I wish them every success in the future.”
As a global organization with a 160-year history and part of the University of Cambridge, Cambridge Assessment International Education partners with schools and districts around the world with a shared goal of making education transformation a reality. high schools across the U.S. now use the Cambridge Advanced program. The program is part of an internationally benchmarked program that allows students to earn college-level credit in high school.
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