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Donna Batdorf, a senior here at Maine West High School, has been cited as one of the outstanding students of high school English in the country. The National Council of Teachers of English has named her a 1964 national finalist in its annual Achievement Awards competition.
Last spring a committee of English teachers from Maine nominated Donna to represent our high school in the competition. The nation's schools nominated almost 8,000 students for the NCTE citation, Of that number, 860 finalists were chosen. They represent 620 schools from 50 states, the District of Columbia, and American Preparatory Schools Abroad.
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In announcing the winners, James R. Squire, Executive Secretary of the NCTE, said that the Council recommends these students for college scholarships in 1965. The names of these students are sent to every college and university admissions officer. In previous years, 99 per cent of the award winners entered the college of their choice. Approximately 80 per cent of those applying for scholarships received financial aid.
The NCTE sends to all winners and runners-up scrolls of recognition. It honors their high school departments with certificates of merit.
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