Forty high school seniors from throughout Indiana have been named 2021 Indiana Academic All-Stars, a program of the Indiana Association of School Principals. In addition, 50 other students were recognized as Academic All-Star Regional Honorees. The students were selected from a field of 270 nominees from the state’s private and public accredited schools.

Brown County High School senior Natalie Suding was among the Academic All-Star Regional Honorees.

Academic All-Star distinction recognizes seniors who excel in the classroom, but who also are actively involved in their schools and communities, and take on leadership roles.

Each public and private high school accredited by the Indiana Department of Education may nominate one senior for consideration as an Indiana Academic All-Star. From these nominees, a selection committee chose the regional winners (representing five regions in Indiana) and the 40 Indiana Academic All-Stars. Selection of the school’s nominee is based upon the following considerations:

• Student transcript, with a focus on Advanced Placement, dual credit, International Baccalaureate and Advanced College Placement classes taken and grades received;
• Academic achievements and honors, academic courses and academic extracurricular activities; and
• Other extracurricular activities, community service and leadership qualities.