Justin Hu at the Johns Hopkins Grand Ceremony with Elaine Tuttle Hansen, executive director of Center for Talented Youth. Larry Canner
Vienna — Justin Hu, a freshman at James Madison High School, was honored as one of the brightest students from around the world at an international awards ceremony by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY).
This year, more than 27,000 students participated in CTY’s Talent Search, representing all 50 states and more than 60 countries, but only the top 3 percent earned a seat at the Talented Youth Grand Ceremony.
“Students, your excellent test scores are what brought us here today, but this is a celebration of what is behind those scores: a love of learning, a strong work ethic, and a high value placed on taking risks and welcoming challenges,” said Elaine Tuttle Hansen, executive director of CTY.
Justin is a dedicated STEM student and two–time national Wushu (Kung Fu) champion and Pan–American Wushu Championship Gold medalist, who looks forward to his high school life at Madison.