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The United States Achievement Academy announced today that Madilyn McKinney from Quality, KY has been recognized by the United States Achievement Academy as a student of excellence in Social Studies.

This prestigious honor very few students can hope to attain. In fact, the Academy recognizes fewer than 10% of all American high school students.

Madilyn McKinney, who attends Butler County Middle School, was nominated for this honor by Mrs. Rebecca Mudd, a teacher at the school. Madilyn 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.

Madilyn is the daughter of Randall and Gennie McKinney from Quality. The grandparents are Calvin and Helen Embry of Roundhill, and Cecil and the late Juanita McKinney of Quality.