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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Two Dallas Students Triumph With National Merit Scholarship
Two Dallas ISD students have beaten the odds, earning prestigious National Merit Scholarships from a pool of 1.3 million applicants nationwide. Samuel H. and Cami S., graduates of the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, secured spots among just 2,900 winners this year. The achievement places these students in rarefied company — fewer than one percent of high school seniors receive this honor. The awards, ranging from $500 to $2,000 annually, can be renewed for up to four years of undergraduate study. Samuel, who attended the School of Science and Engineering, plans to study physics at the University of Texas at Dallas. Cami, a graduate of the School for the Talented and Gifted (TAG), will pursue biomedical engineering at Texas A&M University. Arnold Zuñiga, principal of Townview TAG, praised Cami's accomplishment as evidence of exceptional character. 'This recognition tells me that Cami demonstrated remarkable discipline and focus — qualities that go beyond intelligence alone,' Zuñiga said. 'It shows that she met challenges head-on, often balancing academics with extracurricular and community involvement, all while maintaining a high level of performance.' The National Merit Scholarship Corporation will announce additional recipients in July. For now, these two Dallas students stand as examples of academic excellence in a highly competitive field.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dallas' School Of Science And Engineering Dominates 2025 UIL Academic Sweepstakes
The School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center captured the 4A Academic UIL 2025 Sweepstakes Trophy at the state competition in Austin. The Dallas school dominated multiple academic categories to claim the top honor. The victory represents a significant achievement in Texas academic competition and showcases the school's commitment to excellence across multiple disciplines. The School of Science and Engineering secured the sweepstakes prize by placing first both as a team and individually in seven key areas. Those categories included accounting, calculator applications, computer science, journalism, mathematics, number sense, and science. 'We understand the dedication of time, effort, and resources needed to win this honor,' said David Steves, director of academics for UIL. 'Success in UIL academic competition shows your administration's support of these programs along with the commitment from academic coaches, teachers, and students to academic excellence.' The competition took place at the University of Texas at Austin, where schools across the state competed for academic recognition. The School of Science and Engineering's sweep across multiple categories demonstrated exceptional preparation and talent. Meanwhile, the School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center secured a third-place individual award in current issues and events. That same school also finished third as a team in computer science, reported Dallas ISD.
