Congratulations to Tianyue "Jack" Xu, AMS class of 2023, for being recognized as a U.S. Presidential Scholar, one of four Georgia students, a prestigious honor for the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors.

"Jack has truly demonstrated the qualities of an exemplary student," said proud Walton Principal Richard Tischler. "His commitment to excellence, intellectual curiosity, and passion for learning has made him a deserving recipient. The U.S. Presidential Scholar is a highly competitive and nationally recognized honor, and it is a source of immense pride for all us of at Walton to see his talent and dedication recognized with this prestigious award."

For Jack, his future endeavors will include attending Princeton University in the Fall. He is also a very accomplished pianist and was a varsity athlete on the Walton Swim and Dive team for the last four years.

He was also selected as one of two National Merit Corporate Scholarship Winners in the District. He is receiving his scholarship from State Farm, which is where his father works. 

Beyond the classroom, Jack likes to volunteer and serve those in his community. In high school, he volunteered more than 400 hours and was named three times for Presidential Volunteer Service Awards. After scoring perfect scores on both his SAT and PSAT, he organized an SAT camp fundraiser for money for the Center of Children and Young Adults, a youth homeless shelter located in Cobb County.