Saint Mary’s School 4th and 5th Grade Students Qualify for Duke Talent Search

Front row (left to right): Kate Maslanka, Abigail Vaughn, J.C. Tan, Ryan Acree, Caroline Black, Alani Moo Young, John Lucas Todd, Mutsa Nyamuranga, Quinn Desmond, Alex Kirby

-Back Row (l-r) Walter Echanique, Nicolas Grigat, Kevin Pardo, Garrett Sheffield, Sophie Sebuh, Ripley Bennett, Ashlee Bailey, Lauren Wilkes, Sarah Sutphin, Lucas Hua

-Not pictured: Olivia Harper and Emily Prusakowski

 

Media release: Twenty-two 4th and 5th grade students from Saint Mary's  School have been selected to participate in Duke University's Talent Identification Program (TIP).  The Duke TIP search identifies academically talented students based on standardized test scores.  Each qualifying student scored 95% or higher on grade-level standardized achievement tests.  Candidates at the 4th and 5th grade levels are offered additional resources to expand their educational experience. According to the Duke TIP website, students who qualify are "able to access the online benefits and begin exploring the writing, math, and science online lessons, as well as the Duke TIP Book Club.  Students can enroll in the 4th/5th Grade Talent Search either as a fourth or fifth grader. Once enrolled, benefits of participation continue through the student's sixth grade year. Admissions Director Christa Jackson expressed Saint Mary's excitement for the accomplishment.  "Saint Mary's students always make us proud, but we are especially enthusiastic about the large number of Duke TIP scholars this year. It is a very prestigious honor for this group of students and for our school."