The National Society of High School Scholars, Atlanta, United States, has selected a 15-year-old Nigerian, Oyinkansola Ewedemi, as a member.
A statement made available to The PUNCH on Monday by co-founder and President, NSHSS, James Lewis, said Ewedemi consistently had high-Grade Point Average throughout her high school.
She is a freshman in the STEM programme of James Martin High School in Arlington, Texas, United States.
Lewis noted that NSHSS recognised top scholars who had demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment.
“Each step along the way, from high school to college career – NSHSS connects outstanding young scholars with the resources they need to develop their strengths and pursue their passions,” he stated.
Ewedemi plays violin in the Orchestra and her team represented her school in Robotics competitions across various cities in Texas.
She wants to be an Engineering Major to study Aerospace Engineering.