David Hou Wins STAR for Region 4
Athens Academy Senior David Hou has been recognized as the Region 4 STAR student. David has chosen Richard Patterson as his STAR teacher. Mr. Patterson has taught David Honors and AP Biology. David and Mr. Patterson will represent the region at the state competition on April 25.
David will be attending Princeton University in the fall and has been recognized as a National Merit Scholar finalist. Last fall, David made it to the semifinal round of the Siemens Foundation Competition in Math, Science & Technology for his cancer research at Emory University.
David is the son of Dr. Yilin Hou and Mrs. Zhihui Dong of Watkinsville.
The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Program recognizes outstanding students and the teachers who have been most instrumental in their academic development.