Khawaja Earns Chemistry Award
Abdullah Khawaja ’27 ranked No. 1 among Tennessee students and placed in the top 50 students nationwide in the 2026 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad, earning High Honors from the American Chemical Society.
Sponsored by the ACS, the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad is a multitiered competition designed to recognize and challenge high school students with exceptional knowledge and skill in chemistry. More than 1,000 students compete in the National Exam each year, with the top 50 students receiving High Honors.
Khawaja credits Science Instructor Rosalyn Croce and her AP Chemistry course for helping him prepare. The High Honors recognition represents a significant achievement in a highly competitive national academic competition and reflects Khawaja’s dedication to the study of chemistry.
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Khawaja credits Science Instructor Rosalyn Croce and her AP Chemistry course for helping him prepare. The High Honors recognition represents a significant achievement in a highly competitive national academic competition and reflects Khawaja’s dedication to the study of chemistry.
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