2012 Graduates |
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Congratulations, Class of 2012! Of the
22
Davidson Academy graduates this year, seven have attended the Academy since its opening in 2006. The Davidson Academy’s graduating class of 2012, and their
post-secondary plans, are:
- Zach Becker - University of Nevada, Reno
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Brendan Beemer - Reed College
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Amy Bodner - University of Puget Sound
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Marty Boren - University of Nevada, Reno
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Colbie Chinowsky - Mount Holyoke College
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Sam Crognale - Stanford University
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David Ellison - California Polytechnic State University
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Claire Evans - Vanderbilt University
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Anthony Fidaleo - Washington University in St. Louis
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Daniel Hickox-Young - St. Olaf College
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Stephan Kim - Pomona College
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Fangzhou Liu - University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
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Duncan MacKinnon - Hampshire College
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Justin Otor - Princeton University
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Mikhaila Powers - Gap Year
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Abe Reynolds - University of Nevada, Reno
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Esteban Valle - Lewis & Clark College
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Ashley Van Havel - Villanova University
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Nick Vienneau - Sierra Nevada College
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Alex Wade - Phillips Exeter Academy
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Chloe Williamson - Wellesley College
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Taylor Wilson - Thiel Fellowship
The Davidson Academy faculty and staff are very proud of these graduates and wish each of them the best in their future endeavors. They have made great contributions to the Academy during their time here and will be missed!
Read the press release.
Photos courtesy of Mike Evans.
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Program Updates |
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The Right Fit for You?
While the deadline to submit applications for the 2012-2013 school year has passed, it’s not too early to think about 2013-2014. If you are looking for an environment to better fit your social and academic needs, The Davidson Academy of Nevada may be the place for you!
If you are interested in applying to The Davidson Academy for the 2013-2014 school year, the application will be posted in
July 2012. Please review the
Qualification Criteria and
How to Apply pages of our website for more information. The Academy is specifically designed to meet the needs of profoundly gifted middle and high school students who score in the 99.9th percentile on IQ or college entrance tests, such as the SAT or ACT. On the
Application Review Process page, you will find detailed information about the on-site assessment.
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Davidson Academy Receives National Accolades |
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For the second
consecutive year, The Davidson Academy has been ranked as one of the nation's "Top-performing schools with elite students" by the Washington Post's Jay Mathews.
The 22 alphabetically-listed schools were excluded from
the main Washington Post High School Challenge list
of the best high schools in America because, despite their exceptional quality, their admission rules and standardized test scores indicate they have few or no average students.
The Academy also made Newsweek’s 2012 rankings of
America’s Best High Schools, ranking in the top 100.
This ranking highlights the best 1,000 public high schools in the nation,
per criteria that show these schools are the most effective in
graduating college-ready students.
Reno's local CBS affiliate, KTVN, covered the Academy's honors in the video,
"Davidson Academy Earns Top Honors Nationally."
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Student Activities |
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Academy Scavenger Hunt Academy students
recently took part in an end-of-the-year scavenger hunt! Below
are a few photos from this fun, wide-ranging event.
Student Accomplishments Congratulations to the following Davidson Academy students for these
recent accomplishments:
- Anthony Fidaleo and Daniel Ziegler finished in first place in Nevada for the
American Mathematics Contest
(AMC) 12 A and B. Lillian Chien
and Elliot Glazer
finished in first place in
Nevada for the AMC 10 A and B.
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Jacob Lokshin won first Place in the
Congressional Art Competition! He
will head to Washington, DC in June for an awards ceremony and tour of the Capitol.
- Alexander Wade received the Outstanding First Year Chinese Student Award from
the University of Nevada, Reno's Department of Modern Languages.
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In the News |
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Students Awarded at DECA International Career Development Conference
The Davidson Academy's DECA team recently traveled to Salt
Lake City to compete in the
DECA International
Career Development Conference. The team of Amy Bodner,
Roberto Gochicoa, Christopher Huh, Ikya Kandula, Stephan Kim and Becki
Thompson did extremely well, coming home with many awards and recognitions.
Amy and Ikya were named first place world champions and received
an Award of Excellence in Hospitality Services; Stephan and Chris
received an Award of Excellence in Travel and Tourism; Becki received an Award of Excellence in Principles of Hospitality and Tourism. Congratulations to
all! Source:
Reno Gazette-Journal
Taylor Wilson and the
University of Nevada, Reno Teaming Up Graduating Academy student Taylor Wilson was featured in the
University of Nevada, Reno article,
A milestone 'fused' through partnership.
The
article covers Taylor's experiences on the University
campus over the last few years, particularly how we worked with Ron Phaneuf,
a professor of physics at the University. His many
accomplishments over the years are also discussed. Photo courtesy of University of Nevada, Reno.
Academy Student Named U.S. Presidential Scholar Claire Evans has been named a
2012 U.S. Presidential Scholar, one of 141 students nationwide. Claire, a graduating senior, will be honored in Washington, D.C., in June.
Source:
Las Vegas Sun
Academy Students To Receive National Merit Scholarships Three Davidson Academy students will receive National Merit Scholarships: Claire Evans from Vanderbilt University; Anthony Fidaleo from Washington University;
and Daniel Hickox-Young from St. Olaf College. Source:
Reno Gazette-Journal
“The Academy is a great place for me. I haven’t had a specific career goal since elementary school like some people, and I’ve scorned having a favorite subject because I want to learn about everything, but going to the Academy has helped me discover my strengths and weaknesses and what I might want to do in the future.”
Claire Evans, Davidson Academy Graduate (pictured at right)
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