STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School senior Ainsley McClard has been named an honorable mention on the 2025 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2025.
Ainsley has been accepted into the honors program at the University of Kansas and plans to complete the Master of Architecture program.
Sponsored by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals, the Missouri Scholars 100 Program invites nominations from schools statewide. Selection is determined by a comprehensive formula incorporating the student’s grade point average, ACT or SAT scores, and participation in an “Academic Decathlon” encompassing ten events that assess the student’s academic prowess.
To qualify, students must meet stringent criteria, including a minimum GPA of 3.750, a minimum ACT score of 29 (or a minimum SAT score of 1,280), ranking in the upper ten percent of their class, and enrollment in high-level courses in mathematics, science, English, and foreign language. Exemplary attendance, outstanding citizenship, and active participation in school activities are also essential.
“The Missouri Scholars 100 Program stands as one of the premier academic recognition programs in the country, celebrating the dedication and success of students who have upheld the highest academic standards,” said Clark Mershon, Executive Director of the principals’ association. “It is a true celebration of learning.”
This year marks the 31st Annual Missouri Scholars 100 recognition program, a testament to over three decades of honoring academic excellence.