AP Scholars Announced

Catholic Memorial School's Guidance Department is pleased to announce that several graduates of the class of 2009 have earned special recognition by the College Board’s AP Program as Advanced Placement Scholars. Michael Lombardi, Nahed Lakkis, Russell Rioux, and James Schmidlein were named AP Scholars because they scored at least an average of 3 (out of a possible 5) points on three or more Advanced Placement exams taken in the Spring of 2009. Dino Cauteruccio was named an AP Scholar with Honor, having scored at least an average of 3.25 (out of a possible 5) points on all AP exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.

“We congratulate these young men on receiving this fine recognition,” said Guidance Department Director Bob Tegan. “We also congratulate the faculty members who have worked so hard with these students to maximize their potential.”

Through 37 different college-level courses and exams, AP provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to earn college credit or advanced placement and stand out in the college admissions process. Each exam is developed by a committee of college and university faculty and AP teachers, ensuring that the exams are aligned with the same high standards expected by college faculty at some of the nation’s leading liberal arts and research institutions.

AP exam achievement is accepted by more than 3,600 colleges and universities worldwide for college credit, advanced placement, or both on the basis of successful AP Exam grades. Catholic Memorial School currently offers AP courses in 18 subjects for students who demonstrate talent in those academic areas.