By Staff Reports

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) recently announced that student Hailyn Crawford of Honoraville, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. 

The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Co-founder and President James W. Lewis.

“On behalf of NSHSS and our co-founder Claes Nobel, a member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, I am honored to recognize the hard work, passion and commitment that Hailyn has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” said Lewis. “Hailyn is now a member of a unique community of scholars — a community that represents our very best hope for the future.” 

“We are proud to provide lifetime membership to young scholars to support their growth and development. We help students like Hailyn build on their academic success by connecting them with learning experiences and resources to help prepare them for college and meaningful careers.” 

Crawford is the daughter of Ryan and Venishia Carney. A rising junior, she completed her sophomore year at Highland Home School and will finish out her high school years at the Alabama School of Math and Science in Mobile.

“After high school I want to go to college and earn a degree in nursing,” Crawford said. “ I am incredibly appreciative of this honor.”

Society members automatically become lifetime members at the time of their initial membership. Each step along the way – from high school to college to career — NSHSS connects outstanding young scholars with the resources they need to develop their strengths and pursue their passions. 

Formed in 2002 by James W. Lewis and Claes Nobel, member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, the National Society of High School Scholars recognizes academic excellence at the high school level and helps to advance the goals and aspirations of high-achieving students through unique learning experiences, scholarships, internships, international study, and peer networks. Currently there are more than 1,700,000 members in over 170 countries. For more information about NSHSS visit www.nshss.org.