Gold star
Published: Wed, Oct. 03, 2007 12:00AM
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close'I was getting good grades in my other classes, and my teachers just decided to try out AP, and it worked out. I was the youngest one in those classes, ... and I thought, how am I going to keep up?'
STUDENT: David Hillsman, 12th grade
SCHOOL: Camelot Academy, Durham
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ACHIEVEMENT: David began Advanced Placement classes in 10th grade. This month, he earned an AP Scholar Award for passing at least three AP exams. He also was named a Commended Student in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship competition, placing in the top 5 percent of 1.4 million students. Nominate someone deserving of a gold star at share.triangle.com. Click on "Gold Star."
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