White House Announces Commencement Challenge Finalists
The White House announced the six finalists in the Race to the Top Commencement Challenge earlier today. President Barack Obama will deliver the commencement speech at the winning high school this spring.
Starting tomorrow, the public can rate a short video and essay made by students at each school. After the voting phase ends April 29, the top three will be passed along to Obama, who will then handpick the winner.
The finalists are Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, Wash.; Wayne Early Middle College High