Bethpage High School student Caryn Cho has been selected for a 2025 Achievement Award in Writing by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), earning a First Class distinction, the highest level of recognition in the program. She was nominated by her AP Seminar teacher, Ms. Sestak.
Established in 1957, the NCTE Achievement Awards in Writing is a school-based program designed to encourage high school students to develop their writing skills and celebrate literary talent. Participation is open to schools across all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, Canada and American schools abroad.
In 2025, 680 students were nominated for the award. U.S. nominees represented 41 states and Washington, D.C., while international nominees came from China, Guatemala, Jordan, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan and Thailand. Each student’s submission was reviewed by two to three independent judges, who assessed the writing holistically based on content, purpose, audience, tone, word choice, organization, development and style.
Bethpage High School proudly congratulates Caryn on this outstanding achievement and celebrates her dedication to the craft of writing. Her First Class distinction places her among the most talented young writers in the nation and is a testament to her hard work, creativity and skill.