Kyler Wang orders a list of achievements that lead to his studies. he is co-editor of “Beyond the Herd” Lincoln High School’s student-run magazine. Wang also produced short videos on the topic of political polarization in America (“Finding Common Ground”), as well as history with historically marginalized people at the center (“Echo of Falling Water: The Induration of Celilo Falls,” and “Breaking the Curfew: The Story of Minoru Yasui”).

Different examples of Wang’s achievements embody founding Spark Teen, which started as an evening market in Portland that includes meals, clothes, art work and different merchandise made by youngsters. Wang additionally teaches with Mission: Citizen, a nonprofit that gives citizenship lessons for future U.S. residents who wish to cross the naturalization examination.

“I think there’s a general feeling that you can’t get such a good education in a public school,” Wang says. “But I think Lincoln has provided me with an opportunity.” Wang says that every teacher he comes across cares about his students. “And it’s very special.”                kturnquist@oregonian.com  @christternquist

Application for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is by invitation only. Students may not apply individually to the program or be nominated, unless that nomination comes from the state's education director.

The winners of the award demonstrate exceptional accomplishments in academics, the arts, career and technical education, and an outstanding commitment to public service.

LHS Boys Tennis Seizes OSAA Class 6A State Championship Tourney First Team Title since 1988

Lincoln won the title with 21.5 points while Jesuit came in second with 19. Semler took home the boys individual title and didn't drop a set across his four match wins.

Dinkov and Krauel's match might have been the best of the tournament as the two traded off empathetic yells after many points and ended with Dinkov celebrating a 7-6, 7-6 victory.

In the second set, Semler answered each game won by Binder to force a tiebreaker. Binder led 5-4, but Semler scored the final three points to close out the match and win the state title.

Clinching the title actually came in the singles consolation bracket when Freddie Kemple advanced to the finals.

"It was definitely a lot of work and a lot of pressure throughout the tournament. I didn't really sleep last night," Semler said. "It was a team victory. We won it this morning; Freddie clinched it. I don't know, it's an amazing feeling."

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