EducationThursday, November 5
Two South Dakotans, including Sioux Falls' Ronan Maher, are named U.S. Presidential Scholars
The Good Day Sioux Falls team
Emma Plamp of Mitchell and Ronan Maher of Sioux Falls have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars, the state Department of Education announced. It's considered one of the highest honors for high school students, and each scholar gets an engraved medallion.
Two South Dakota scholars share the national honor
| Scholar | Hometown | College |
|---|---|---|
| Emma Plamp | Mitchell | South Dakota State University |
| Ronan Maher | Sioux Falls | Dartmouth College |
Sources: mykxlg.com, Dakota News Now
Plamp took part in several school bands, Pen Pals and Quiz Bowl. Maher rowed for the U.S. Rowing National Team, served as a Youth Delegate to the United Nations and founded the Financial Freedom Initiative, which works to fight poverty and promote financial education worldwide.
Plamp's high school record runs deep
- More than 8
- leadership roles Plamp held
- More than 12
- activities Plamp took part in
- 15
- awards Plamp received
Sources: mykxlg.com, Dakota News Now
- Plamp will study electrical and nuclear engineering at South Dakota State
- Maher is studying economics and Chinese at Dartmouth
- Before college, Plamp joins a four-week Sanford Underground Research Facility program
- Eligibility and how to apply: doe.sd.gov/scholarships/USPSP.aspx
Sources: mykxlg.com, Dakota News Now