Michael Radotich named 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholar

U.S. Secretary of Education John King announced the selection of Michael Radotich of Valdez, Alaska, who attends Valdez High School in Valdez, as a 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholar.

Radotich is one of 160 outstanding American high school seniors who 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 19-21.

“This year’s class of Presidential Scholars continues a more than 50 year trend of honoring students who’ve shown excellence in their educational, artistic and civic pursuits,” King said. “Thirty years