2 Coloradans named Presidential Scholars

Two Colorado high school students are among the 2013 class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, which was announced by Education Secretary Arne Duncan Monday.

The two are John Brock of Arapahoe High School in Littleton and Amy Chen of Highlands Ranch High School. They are among the 141 high school seniors selected from among more than 3,300 eligible students.

Presidential scholars are selected based on academic work, essays, school evaluations, community service and other factors. Get more information in this news release.