March 7, 2008. Irving, TX. Nadia Khalid, a senior and member of the Highlands School’s National Honor Society, was recently nominated for the prestigious National Honor Society Scholarship.

The scholarship, sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), awards a total of $200,000 in college scholarships to the winning students. The 2008 program will also offer special recognition and additional awards to state and regional winners, along with the selection of one national recipient who will receive a $13,000 award.

“Nadia has contributed to creating a positive atmosphere of learning and academic excellence in the student body,” stated Ms. Reiff, the principal of The Highlands School. “She builds school spirit and enthusiasm with her love for her classmates and the ideals of the school. Nadia’s dedication and determination have made her a well-rounded young woman,” she added.

While at The Highlands School, Ms. Khalid has been President of the National Honor Society, President of the Student Body, Captain of the Model United Nations Team, actress in several school-produced plays, athlete, and involved in several service projects. This fall she plans to attend the University of Chicago to study law and classics.

The Highlands School, located in Irving, Texas, is a private Catholic school offering pre-K through 12th grade. It was recognized by the Acton Institute as one of the Top 50 Catholic High Schools in the United States.