Two Wyoming Seniors Named 2012 Presidential Scholars

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the selection of Timothy Nganga of Casper, and Keely Oltion of Sheridan as 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholars.

Nganga attends Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, and Keely attends Sheridan High School in Sheridan. Nganga and Keely are among the 141 outstanding American high school seniors that have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship, service, and contribution to school and community. The U.S. Presidential Scholars will be honored for their accomplishments in Washington D.C., from June 16-19.

Since 1983, each Presidential Scholar has been offered the opportunity to invite his or her most inspiring and challenging teacher to the annual ceremony where they are honored with a Teacher Recognition Award from the U.S. Department of Education. The teacher chosen for recognition by Nganga was Noreen Stutheit of Park Elementary School in Casper. The teacher chosen by Keely was Rhonda Bell of Sheridan.