Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Achievements
• Ranked first in his class of 258
• Scored 31 on ACT
• National History Day, second place
• Outstanding Student award
Extracurricular activities
• National Honor Society
• Spanish Club
• Tennis team
• Yearbook staff and newspaper staff
• Business Professionals of America
• Marching band
Community service
• Mentorship under Drs. Turner, Linebahrger and Schneider
Parents: Ken and Margot Purdy
”As an educator for 26 years, there are only a handful of students that make it on to my list of top 5 percent students of all-time. Hugh Purdy is on that list. Hugh has the intelligence, drive, determination, and caring attitude that it takes to make a difference in the world today.”
— Vickie Elliott
Tahlequah High School science coordinator