Scrupps named Presidential Scholar semifinalist

ODESSA - Jacob Scrupps, a graduating senior at the High School here, has been named one of 625 semifinalists in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, according to a press release from the Presidential Scholars Office. The semifinalists were selected from over 6,000 expected 2024 high school graduates.

Scrupps is one of 12 seniors named semifinalists for the Program and is the only student attending a Lincoln County school.

Scholars are selected based on their accomplishments in academic and artistic success, accomplishment in career and technical fields, leadership, strong character and...