Lafayette High School student named presidential scholar

MAYO, Fla. (WCJB) - A high school student from Lafayette County is getting national recognition.

Harrison Andrew Jackson of Mayo was named a presidential scholar.

The Lafayette High School student is one of four students in Florida and one of 161 across the country to receive the honor.

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He received the award as a scholar in career and technical education.

More than 6,700 candidates were considered from among almost four million graduating seniors.

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