ANNOUNCING THE 2023 U.S. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS IN THE ARTS

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May 10, 2023, 10:27 ET

20 of the Nation's Most Talented Artists, All YoungArts Award Winners,
Receive High Honor Bestowed by the President of the United States

MIAMI, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- YoungArts congratulates the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, with special acknowledgement to the 20 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts (full list below) who are YoungArts award winners and were nominated for the honor by YoungArts. The U.S. Presidential Scholars award—one of the nation's highest honors for high school students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership qualities and community service—is presented on behalf of the President of the United States and honors up to 161 graduating high school seniors of high potential each year. Students who would like to be considered for U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts must be YoungArts award winners. Applications for the 2024 YoungArts competition will open on June 6, 2023 at youngarts.org/competition.

Clive Chang, President of YoungArts, said, "The 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts represent the next generation of storytellers and changemakers in our country, exemplifying both academic excellence and artistic ingenuity spanning the visual, literary, and performing arts. YoungArts is incredibly proud to celebrate these young artists today and to amplify their unique voices as they grow to become our nation's most influential cultural ambassadors."

"U.S. Presidential Scholars have always represented the future of our country and the bright promise it holds. I want each of these remarkable students to know: your passion and intellect, pursuit of excellence, and spirit of service are exactly what our country needs," said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. "On behalf of President Biden, I am delighted to join your family, friends, and communities in celebrating your accomplishments. Aim high, share your talents, and continue embracing opportunities to lead as your exciting future unfolds."

The 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts are:
*Interviews can be facilitated, and images are available upon request.

Name	Hometown City, State	School	YoungArts Winner Year and Discipline
Fallon Dern	Studio City, CA	Harvard-Westlake School	Film, 2023
Zoe Dorado	Castro Valley, CA	Castro Valley High School	Writing, 2023
Raisa Effress	Studio City, CA	Harvard-Westlake School	Photography, 2022
Zakiriya Gladney	Tucson, AZ	University High School	Photography, 2023
Georgia Greene	Shelby, NC	Cleveland Innovation Academy	Dance, 2023
Vibha Janakiraman	West Chester, PA	PA Leadership Charter School	Classical Music, 2022
Mira Kim	Alexandria, VA	Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology	Classical Music, 2023
Katherine Liu	Wellesley, MA	Wellesley High School	Classical Music, 2022
Alejandro Lombard	Studio City, CA	Harvard-Westlake School	Film, 2023
Miranda Lu	San Jose, CA	Leland High School	Visual Arts, 2023
Khalil Mcknight	New Orleans, LA	New Orleans Center for Creative Arts	Visual Arts, 2023
Lauren Mei	Santa Ana, CA	Orange County School of the Arts	Theater, 2022
Zariyah Perry	Dallas, TX	Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts	Theater, 2023
George Porteous	New York, NY	Dalton School	Theater, 2023
Sophia Rabin	Newport Beach, CA	Corona Del Mar High School	Voice, 2023
Cassidy Reigel	Baltimore, MD	Baltimore School of the Arts	Dance, 2023
Christopher Shin	Cherry Hill, NJ	Cherry Hill High School East	Classical Music, 2023
Gavin Trotmore	Berkeley, CA	Berkeley High School	Design Arts, 2023
Cole Willis	Dallas, TX	Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts	Film, 2023
Bayan Yunis	Fort Wayne, IN	Carroll High School	Photography, 2023