Students Recognized for Top ACT Scores

April 2, 2008

WHAT:	Nine Southern California students who achieved top scores on their ACT tests were honored by the Dodgers. Jack O’Connell, state superintendent of public instruction, honored nine Southern California students who earned a top score of 36 on their ACT exam.

	High schools represented: North High School, Torrance Mira Costa High School, Manhattan Beach Torrey Pines High School, San Diego Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estates Santa Barbara High School, Santa Barbara Walnut High School, Walnut Huntington Beach High School, Huntington Beach Palos Verdes High School, Palos Verdes Estates San Dieguito Union High School District, Encinitas
WHEN:	Tuesday, April 1 Prior to first pitch at 7:10 p.m.
WHERE:	Dodger Stadium 1000 Elysian Park Avenue Los Angeles, Calif. 90012
WHY:	Earning a top composite score of 36 on the ACT college admissions exam is an exceptional achievement. These students achieved a 36 on the on the ACT during the 2007–08 testing cycle completed through February 9, 2008. A 36 is the highest possible composite score. About 57,000 California students have completed the test through February 9.