Mr. Paul Houston, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, announced today that senior Madison Bolden was selected as a College Board National Recognition Program awardee. Madison earned this recognition for academic achievements in school combined with outstanding performance on the PSAT.

“This recognition of Madison by the College Board for having above a 3.5 GPA and scoring in the top 10% of African American students within the state of Illinois for her PSAT is evidence of the thoughtful and studious way she approaches her academics,” says Mr. Houston. “We are extremely proud of Madison and her academic success.”

The College Board’s National African American Recognition Program is an honor for academically exceptional African American who have scored in the top 10 percent of the state on the PSAT or earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP exams by their junior year. To qualify, they must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Madison is the daughter of Dr. John and Mrs. Laura Bolden. She is a member of Holy Family Parish in Shorewood, and is a graduate of Holy Family Catholic School. At Providence Catholic, Madison is involved in in Habitat for Humanity, Augustinian Youth Ministry, and the Medical Club.

“This opportunity is important to me because I've been able to maintain my studies and succeed despite adversities. This award will factor into my future education because I want to become a nurse,” explains Madison. “I have a love for people in the community who struggle, and I would like to see other minorities succeed in life, too. I hope this opportunity inspires other students of color to want to accomplish things for themselves so they can have a successful future, too.”

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