Lance Francoeur, a senior at Pisgah High School, has been honored as one of North Carolina’s U.S. Presidential Scholars Nominees for the 2024-2025 academic year. Lance is pictured with Chairman Francis, Trevor Putnam, Jill Barker, and Graham Haynes as he is recognized at the Board Meeting.

Lance Francoeur, a senior at Pisgah High School, has been honored as one of North Carolina’s U.S. Presidential Scholars Nominees for the 2024-2025 academic year. This prestigious recognition, established by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, celebrates outstanding high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional
scholarship, leadership, and perseverance.

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is one of the nation's highest honors for high school students, with over 8,000 students recognized since its inception. Scholars are selected based on their academic achievements, leadership qualities, community involvement, and personal character. Lance was selected as one of only 20
students from the state in the General Education category.

The program evaluates candidates across several criteria, including SAT and ACT scores, academic rigor, leadership abilities, writing skills, and commitment to service. In addition to these accomplishments, Lance impressed evaluators with his academic excellence, and outstanding leadership characteristics including
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

The Presidential Scholars Program also recognizes students excelling in Career and Technical Education (CTE). Nominees in both categories undergo a rigorous evaluation process, and can move forward to apply for the national competition.

Lance Francoeur joins a legacy of distinguished scholars who exemplify the highest ideals of academic and personal achievement. Congratulations to Lance for representing Pisgah High School, Haywood County Schools and North Carolina.

For more information about the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, visit http://www.ed.gov/psp.