Local Student Abigail Ellison Receives National Honors

East Providence High School student Abigail Ellison has been recognized for superior academic achievement by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) and the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists.

Abigail has been selected as a member of The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) which recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Co-Founder and President James W. Lewis. “On behalf of the NSHSS and our co-founder Claes Nobel, a member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, I am honored to recognize the hard work, passion, and commitment that Abigail has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” said Lewis. The NSHSS helps students like Abigail build on their academic success by connecting them with learning experiences and resources to help prepare them for college and meaningful careers.

Abigail has also been selected as a Delegate representing East Providence at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in June 2025 organized by The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists. The Congress is a highly selective national program honoring academically superior high school students dedicated to the service of humanity through medicine. At the Congress, Abigail will meet Nobel Prize winners in medicine, award-winning young inventors, prominent medical school deans, and leaders in medicine. Abigail will view surgery and have the opportunity to submit questions for the surgeon to answer in real-time during the procedure.

For more information about NSHSS visit www.nshss.org.  For more information about the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists visit https://www.futuredocs.com.