Champaign Unit 4 Schools is proud to recognize 24 high school students who have earned the 2026 College Board National Recognition Program School Recognition Award. The honor recognizes high-achieving students for their outstanding academic performance and celebrates their commitment to excellence.
The College Board National Recognition Program helps students stand out in the college admissions process by recognizing academic achievement and connecting award recipients with colleges and scholarship opportunities nationwide.
The following Central High School students received the College Board National Recognition Program School Recognition Award:
Urvi Banerjee
Avishai David
Ian Yao
Joanne Elise Bross
Ruth Walker
Julianna Balogh
Soorin Park
Simon Campbell
Maddox Todd
Keegan Kennedy
Jaden Nam
Kwanjung Pyo
Anthony Wantland
The following Centennial High School students received the College Board National Recognition Program School Recognition Award:
Carol Stanley
David King
Minna Adoni
Christopher Miller
Jack Hallock
Dexter Lokshin
Lukas Clark
Rubye Landry
Jason Taylor
Niccolo Percoco
Lauren Kleber
Champaign Unit 4 Schools congratulates these students on this outstanding accomplishment and hard work. Their achievements reflect the dedication of our students, educators, families, and school communities.
The School Recognition Award (introduced in 2025) celebrates students who demonstrated academic excellence within their school community. To qualify, a student must score among the top 10% of their high school’s test takers on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 and/or earn a 3+ on 2 or more distinct AP exams by 10th grade. The award recognizes students of all backgrounds and from schools across the country, helping higher education institutions connect with talented students nationwide. For schools with fewer than 20 test takers, the top 10% will be calculated across all small schools in the geographic region.