Approximately 80 Sherman High School students were recognized for their excellent performance on their May 2024 Advanced Placement Exams at the annual AP Awards ceremony on October 24.

A total of 327 students took 605 exams in May. Over half of the exams taken received a score of a 3, 4, or 5, meaning the student could receive college credit. In all, 38 SHS students achieved a 5, the highest possible score.

Students tested in English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Calculus, PreCalculus, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Human Geography, World History, US History, US Government, Macroeconomics, Latin, Spanish Language, Music Theory, 2D Art, 3D Art, Drawing, Psychology, Computer Science Principles, and Computer Science A.

Students who received an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams were named AP Scholars with Distinction. This year’s AP Scholars with Distinction were:

Zayd Boutkhil

Obed Gonzalez

Benton Graham

Carter Hall

Hein Htet

Hayden Jang

Carson Mathes

Ze Pek

Keyla Ramirez

Hunter Thompson

Maddison Wade

Jacey Wiggains

Ella Woody

Students who received an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams were recognized as AP Scholars with Honor. This year’s AP Scholars with Honor were:

Mauricio Canas

Jenelle Lease

Spencer O’Hair

Hannah Parker

Students who received scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams were recognized as AP Scholars. This year’s AP Scholars were:

Santos Alba

Mia Aleman

Trista Bennett

Maria Brown

Avery Caballero

Weston Cain

Axel Carr

Raul Estrada

Luis Govea

Austin Harker

Kiersten Harston

Nathalia Lara

Anthony Lopez

Rocio Neild

Edward Padron

Reece Richardson

Jesus Ruiz

Nelly Salazar

Lizzabella Sanders

John Smucker

Derek Stolte

Sebastian Zeestraten