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ACPS Scholars of the Week Recognition Program

ACPS proudly salutes T.C. Williams High School students who excel academically and as productive members of the local and regional communities. Each week, the ACPS website will feature two students who meet the established criteria for the ACPS Scholars of the Week distinction. These students represent the academic excellence, creativity, talent and civic commitment that exemplify the spirit of being a Titan. Scholars of the Week are nominated by their school counselors. ACPS recognizes the accomplishments of these Titan scholars as a representation of their classmates and their school.

Scholars of the Week Program Guidelines

SCHOLARS FOR WEEK OF APRIL 23, 2012



Ayana Best T.C. Titan: Ayana Best

Grade: Senior

GPA: 3.8 cumulative, 4.7 current

Academics: AP Calculus AB, AP Art History, Spanish 4, AP Psychology, Physics, AP U.S/.Virginia Government and AP Literature.

Extracurricular Activities: Girl Scouts and piano, which she has played since fourth grade.

Honors and Awards: She has received student recognition, earned an academic letter and been on the Honor Roll.

Future Plans: She plans to attend a four-year college and attain a bachelor's degree, as well as a master's degree in literature or political science.



Evan Pfeiffer T.C. Titan: Evan Pfeiffer

Grade: Senior

GPA: 4.7

Academics: AP Government, AP Calculus AB, AP Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology and Orchestra

Extracurricular Activities: A violin player with 14 years of experience, Evan participates in competitions and play in gigs, quartets and orchestras, including the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. He won the New England Music Camp Concerto Competition, and serves as concertmaster of the Senior District 10 Orchestra.

Honors and Awards: Evan received the Scholar Athlete Award, was named to the Honor Roll and was designated MVP for T.C. Williams Varsity Tennis. He is a member of the National Honor Society.

Future Plans: He plans to attend the College of William and Mary and perhaps become a teacher.

Interesting Notes: Last summer, Evan studied Spanish in Ecuador, where I stayed with a host family for two months. I also have traveled to France, the United Kingdom, Turkey, China, Jordan and Spain.

Past 2011-2012 Scholars of the Week

Past 2010-2011 Scholars of the Week

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