A Bellefontaine High School senior has earned a national award based on her academic excellence.

Julia Easton has been selected as a College Board National Recognition Program award recipient.

Specifically, Easton received the National Rural and Small Town Award.

She earned the recognition because of her academic achievements in school and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and/or AP Exams.

You can see more at https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/communities-events/national-recognition-programs

The College Board National Recognition Program is not affiliated with the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Julia is the daughter of Wes and April Easton.

Bellefontaine City Schools Gifted Coordinator Angie Horvath said, “We’re thrilled to celebrate Julia and recognize her for the great work she has been doing. We’re proud of her strong academic performance in the classroom and on College Board assessments like the PSAT/NMSQT, and AP Exams. There’s so much that makes our students unique, and receiving this honor reinforces the strong academic programs offered at BHS.”