The North Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals is excited to announce that the 2024 North Dakota Academic All-State Teams have been selected. Lakota Senior student Jaxon Baumgarn has qualified as an Honorable Mention. One hundred and ninety high school seniors were nominated by their school principal and competed for statewide honor in the Class AA, A, and B divisions. Student selection is based on grade-point averages, ACT or SAT scores, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and leadership qualities.
The North Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals will award Gold, Silver, and Bronze Team members an honor medallion. The medallions will be presented to the students at a ceremony at their school. In addition, WDAY and Forum Communications will also air a digital presentation honoring all the medalists. The Class B presentation will air on Friday, March 1, between the two semifinal games in the afternoon. The Class A presentation will air on Friday, March 1, between the two semifinal games in the evening. The Class AA presentation will air on Friday, March 8, between the boy's semifinals.
Certificates of Merit will be sent to Honorable Mention Team members from the North Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals.
This Program is co-sponsored by the North Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals and WDAY-TV in Fargo, WDAZ-TV in Grand Forks, KBMY-TV in Bismarck, KMCY-TV in Minot, and Forum Communications Companies.