The United States Achievement Academy announced today that Brennen McGinty from Richland Springs, Tx. has been recognized by the United States Achievement Academy as a student of excellence in Mathematics. This is a prestigious honor very few students can hope to attain. In fact, the Academy recognizes fewer than 10% of all American high school students.

Brennen McGinty, who attends Richland Springs High School was nominated for this honor by Mr. Scott Isbell, a Math teacher at the school. Brennen will appear in the United States Achievement Academy's Official Yearbook which is published nationally.

"Recognizing and supporting our youth is more important than ever before in America's history. Certainly, United States Achievement Academy students should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement," said Dr. George Stevens, Founder of the United States Achievement Academy.

The Academy recognizes students upon the exclusive recommendation of teachers, coaches, counselors, and other qualified sponsors and upon the Standards for Selection set forth by the Academy. The Standards for Selection include academic performance, interest and aptitude, leadership qualities, responsibility, enthusiasm, motivation to learn and improve, attitude and cooperative spirit, dependability, and recommendation from a qualified sponsor.

Brennen is the son of Jerry and Jayme McGinty of Richland Springs, Tx. The grandparents are Leroy Lewis and Betty Gardner of Richland Springs, Tx., and Ronnie & Joyce McGinty of Burnet, Tx.