Nacogdoches High School senior Dereck Polo was selected by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) as a member of the organization’s All-State Academic Team.
Dereck, son of Rolando Polo and Rosario Fuentes, is one of just 20 students chosen for the All-State Academic Team.
TASSP designed the award to recognize Texas high school seniors for their understanding of academic achievements and to focus attention on the rewards of superior scholarship.
Many outstanding seniors were nominated by their high school principals based on their scores on the SAT or ACT exams, overall academic grade point average, pursuit of an advanced diploma, and other evidence of exceptional academic ability.
Each student nominated was then asked to write a monitored 300- to 500-word essay to submit with their application.
Derek will attend the annual TASSP Summer Workshop in June to receive a $500 award.