Sevastopol senior Ezra Linnan continues to pile up recognitions before his June graduation.

Earlier this week, Linnan was named one of 161 students nationwide to be named U.S. Presidential Scholars by the U.S. Department of Education, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students. Linnan and Anica Tipkemper-Wolfe of Cedarburg Senior High School were one of two Wisconsinites to be named to the exclusive list.

“Anica and Ezra are shining examples of the possibilities when passion meets perseverance,” State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly said. “Their hard work and creativity have demonstrated how opportunities in the arts and career and technical education help our students be well-rounded, future-ready leaders. I applaud them for their success and am so proud to call them U.S. Presidential Scholars.” 

Linnan was named valedictorian in February after posting a perfect score on his ACT during his junior year. He is also the president of Sevastopol’s National Honor Society and excelling at the school both musically and athletically. Between the end of his senior year and the beginning of his collegiate career, Linnan will represent the United States in the World Underwater Hockey Championships in Malaysia this summer.