Four out of the five Arizona nominees for the U.S. Presidential Scholars in Career and Technical Education program are from the Tucson area.

They are: 

  • Lindsay Hoel of Canyon del Oro High School
  • Tia Hunt and Mara Steeber of Mountain View High School
  • Joseph Olague of Desert View High School

The fifth nominee is Victoria Bate of Higley High School in Gilbert. 

The five students will represent the state in a nationwide program that honors students who have demonstrated excellence and accomplishment in career and technical education fields. Twenty out of 45 finalists will be chosen in January 2017.


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Education notes are compiled by Star reporter Yoohyun Jung. Contact Yoohyun at 573-4243 or yjung@tucson.com. On Twitter: @yoohyun_jung