Lompoc Unified School District, in partnership with the National Educational Equity Lab (Ed Equity Lab), recognizes the exceptional high school students who have been inducted into the Ed Equity Lab’s National Honor Society.
The students have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, the district said. They have performed in the top 20% of all scholars nationwide taking college credit-bearing courses in the spring 2024 semester offered by some of the nation’s most prestigious universities, including:
Howard University, Stanford University, Wesleyan University, University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University, Cornell University, Morehouse College, Brown University, Spelman College, Barnard College at Columbia University, and Arizona State University.
“This is a great accomplishment for our district,” said Superintendent Clara Finneran. “Our vision remains clear: every student graduates from high school ready to meet the challenges of post-secondary education and the demands of a successful career.
“This achievement is a shining example of our district-wide dedication to fostering college and career readiness. I am incredibly proud of Lompoc High School for bringing this innovative program to our students. Congratulations LHS Ed Equity Honor Society inductees.”
Highlights:
● 18 students from Lompoc High School have been honored.
● LHS scholars performed in the top 20% out of some 7,000 students taking college courses in Fall 2024.
● Courses completed include college algebra, Climate Change and You: The Engineer, and Poetry in America: From Whitman to Hip Hop, showcasing the diverse academic interests and achievements of our scholars.
● Students earned widely transferable college credits and a transcript from the offering institution upon successful completion.
“Lompoc High School is proud to celebrate 18 students in the Ed Equity Lab Honor Society. Since 2021, hundreds of LHS students have taken advantage of dual enrollment opportunities with prestigious institutions such as Howard University, Arizona State, Penn State, Cornell, and more,” said Lompoc High School Principal Celeste Pico.
“Our students have excelled, with an impressive 99% passing these courses with a B or higher, earning valuable transfer credits for college,” Pico said. “We are incredibly proud of this partnership and our students’ achievements, and we look forward to recognizing even more awardees in the future.”
The Fall 2024 LHS Ed Equity Lab Honor Society Scholars are:
Gabriella Arias
Noah Barthel
Eriana Carbajal
Alicia Croker
Arwen Galisky
Grace Day
Jalisa Dixon
Itzel Espinoza
Isaiah Hilario
Mia Jansen
Adrian Oropeza
Curt Miquel Pacia
Gianna Paredes
Indigo Partridge
Johan Quintanar
Elizabeth Alvarez Rodriguez
Jocelyn Rubio
London Wingate
“We are incredibly proud of these students, whose achievements are a testament to their hard work, resilience, and the untapped potential that exists in every community across this country,” said Leslie Cornfeld, founder/CEO of the National Education Equity Lab.
“By providing access to college credit-bearing courses, we are not just opening doors; we are breaking down barriers and redefining what’s possible for students from all backgrounds,” Cornfeld said. “Their success is a powerful reminder of the impact that equitable educational opportunities can have on the future of our nation.”
Scholars in this year’s National Ed Equity Lab Honor Society will be recognized in a ceremony on Aug. 21, featuring university professors, high school teachers, district leaders, family, and members of the National Education Equity Lab Board.
For a guest link to attend the ceremony, contact Sasha Bentley-Rohret at sasha@edequitylab.org.
The National Education Equity Lab is a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the gap between high school and college for students from historically marginalized, low-income communities.
The Equity Lab partners with top colleges and universities to deliver, and support, actual college credit-bearing courses into teacher-led, Title I high school classrooms across the country, at scale – and at no cost to students.