Amira Hardaway of Holbrook, a 2010 graduate of Trinity Catholic Academy in Brockton, was recently honored in a statAmira Hardaway of Holbrook, a 2010 graduate of Trinity Catholic Academy in Brockton, was recently honored in a statewide awards ceremony for gifted children held by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY). Over 53,000 students from 21 states and the District of Columbia participated in the Johns Hopkins gifted exams which are the nation's oldest and most extensive academic talent search. Ms. Hardaway was individually recognized and honored for her exceptional academic performance and promise.

"With our annual award ceremonies, we're committed to giving these exceptional young people a stage on which to recognize their academic achievements, just as we celebrate achievements in athletics or the performing arts," said CTY executive director Lea Ybarra. "Their performance places them in the top tier of students taking these tests, and they certainly deserve acclaim." Dr. Ybarra went on to say that "these students possess an academic fearlessness and intellectual ability that will benefit their entire generation." She acknowledged that "the success of a student comes from parents who support and encourage their children and teachers who inspire through their knowledge and passion for a subject, create engaged young people who are well prepared and lead to shape tomorrow's world."