Three students from University High were named among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. Victoria Fang, Miles Hexun and Victor Li were selected from nearly 2,500 applicants representing 200 schools across 33 states and several countries. Scholars receive a $2,000 award, with an additional $2,000 for each student going to University High to support after-school programs like the Science Olympiad.
University High students honored
Three students from University High were named among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.
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