Over 50 CBA students were recognized with a 2019 Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar distinctions, as announced by The College Board last week.

Nine members of the graduating Class of 2019 – Brian Closkey (Notre Dame), John Crilly (Providence), David Ham (University of Virginia), Nicholas Hanlon (Johns Hopkins), John Memon (Northeastern), Michael Sardella (Vanderbilt), Joseph Sorrentino (Notre Dame), Matthew Vaccaro (Boston College), William Walsh (University of Pennsylvania) – were named National AP Scholars by receiving an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken, as well as scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams.

Perhaps most impressive, 2019 valedictorian Michael Sardella took 13 AP exams in his CBA career and earned a 5 on all 13 exams.

In addition, 28 students were named AP Scholars with Distinction by receiving an average score of at least 3.50 on all AP exams taken, plus scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.

CBA also had 16 students named AP Scholars with Honor by receiving an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, as well as scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.