7 BASIS Seniors Named U.S. Presidential Scholar Semi-Finalists

Congratulations to the following BASIS Charter School Seniors for being named U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists:

Tuba E. Balta, Washington – BASIS Washington DC

Alexander O’Sullivan, Washington – BASIS Washington DC

Katelyn Cai, Scottsdale – BASIS Scottsdale

Saathvik Chandupatla, Chandler – BASIS Ahwatukee

Wesley Peng, Scottsdale – BASIS Scottsdale

Soham Samal, Scottsdale – BASIS Scottsdale

Ella Y. Wang, Chandler – BASIS Chandler

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. To learn more about the program, click here.

And to hear from our semi-finalists and finalist, Katelyn Cai click here for their interviews, and learn about our students at the Capitol.