Nancy Carlson '66 of Maine Township High School West 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 1965 national runner‑up in its annual Achievement Awards competition.

Last spring a committee of English teachers from the high school nominated Nancy to represent Maine West in the competition. The nation's schools nominated almost 8,500 students for the NCTE. citation. Of that number, 837

finalists were chosen. They represent 620 schools from 50 states, the District of Columbia, and American Preparatory Schools Abroad.

In announcing the winners, James R. Squire, Executive Secretary of the National Council of Teachers of English, stated that the Council recommends these students for college scholarships in 1966. The names of these students are sent to every college and university admissions officer in the country.