Top High School Scholars from Around the World Unite in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has declared December 3, 2011 as National Society of High School Scholars Day to honor outstanding students and educators from around the world at 1:00pm in the Cecil B. Day Chapel at The Carter Presidential Center. "Learn, Lead, and Change the World" is the theme, driving students, parents, educators and key international notables to come together to celebrate academic excellence. 

Claes Nobel, NSHSS chairman and senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, is the featured speaker. Other prominent presenters include Tara Rougle from the U.S. Department of State who will speak about available study abroad scholarships; Anthony Junior, of the Office of Naval Research, who will discuss the current and future state of STEM careers; and Paul Gleeson, Consul General of Ireland, who will focus on the importance of international study.  Mr. Nobel will present NSHSS scholarships during the program, as well as the newly inaugurated Claes Nobel Educator of the Year Award to Hollywood High School English teacher James B. Carmicle, from Hollywood, California. 

The program also includes a panel discussion with over 20 experts from university admissions followed by a college fair, providing students and parents a forum to meet directly with university representatives in an individual setting. The college fair is open to any and all interested prospective students.

"NSHSS is excited to unveil new scholarships for students. We are committed to paving new avenues for students to earn college credit online and affordably through strategic NSHSS partnerships," states president and co-founder James Lewis.  NSHSS key partners, Abercrombie & Fitch, Fairleigh Dickinson University, and the Alzheimer's Association, among others, will highlight their exclusive scholarship opportunities. Through its alliances with multinational businesses, NSHSS takes the lead in addressing critical social priorities such as diversity and inclusion, anti-bullying, and childhood obesity.

About The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS)

NSHSS was established to highlight the accomplishments of high school students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment, as well as to foster their continued success. NSHSS has inducted over 700,000 members from over 160 countries. NSHSS provides a wide array of member benefits that prepare students for both college and careers. For more information visit.nshss.org.

SOURCE National Society of High School Scholars

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