An Anderson County High School student has received quite an honor. Senior Dylan Cole has been presented three academic honors, two of which are very exclusive.
Dylan received the National Merit Scholarship, which is awarded to less than 1% of graduating seniors throughout the United States and is based on SAT scores, academic records, participation in school and community activities, demonstration of leadership abilities, employment, honors and awards received and, by their own personal written essay.
He was also awarded the 2021 Kansas Governor’s Scholar Award, which recognizes the Academic Top 1% of the senior class. The award is based on grade point average.
Dylan was also named the Rural and Small Town Scholar, which is awarded by the College Board National Recognition Program. This award requires a GPA of 3.5 or above and take into consideration SAT scores as well as the size of the school and community the recipient is from.
Dylan plans to attend Oklahoma University and study Biochemical Engineering.
