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Lindbergh Class of 2011 Moves on to College

The 468-student senior class earned nearly $12 million in scholarships to colleges around the country.

Students in the Lindbergh High School Class of 2011 were awarded almost $12 million in scholarships, and 90 percent plan to attend college this fall, according to Superintendent Jim Simpson during the school’s graduation ceremony Thursday.

For the first time in many years, girls wore yellow caps and gowns, while boys donned the traditional green.

LHS seniors – 468 in all – walked across the stage and received their diplomas during an evening ceremony at Chaifetz Area, according to a release prepared by Beth Cross, Lindbergh director of community relations.  Ninety percent of them will attend 57 different colleges, while 3 percent will enroll in schools of advanced training, 3 percent will serve in the military, and 4 percent will enter the workforce.

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In this year’s class, 266 students were awarded 680 scholarships with a total value of $11,927,088, including 45 Missouri Bright Flight Scholarships, 156 A+ Scholarship candidates, 26 athletic scholarship recipients, and eight for music, theater and art. The high school was also named a National School of Character in 2011.

The class of 2011 also includes six National Merit Finalists, seven National Merit Semifinalists, seven National Merit Commended Students, 47 George Washington Carver Award winners, 110 Charles A. Lindbergh Scholars and 12 International Baccalaureate candidates.

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Lindbergh High School Class of 2011: By the Numbers

  • Graduates: 468
  • Graduates attending college: 425 (90 percent)
  • Four-year colleges: 245
  • Two-year colleges: 180
  • Schools of advanced training: 15 (3 percent)
  • Military service: 12 (3 percent)
  • Employment: 21 (4 percent)

The Class of 2011 also includes four foreign exchange students who plan to return to their home countries to continue their education.


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