The United States Achievement Academy announced today that Larry Brandon Pritchett from Evensville has been named an All-American Scholar At-Large Award Winner.

Pritchett will appear in the All-American Scholar Official Yearbook, which is published nationally. He is a graduate of Rhea County High School.

This award is a prestigious honor very few students can ever hope to attain. The Academy recognizes fewer than 10 percent of all American high school students.

"Recognizing and supporting our youth is more important than ever before in America's history. Certainly, winners of the All-American Scholar Award should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement," said Dr. George Stevens, founder of the United States Achievement Academy.

The Academy selects All-American Scholar winners based on the standards of selection set forth by the Academy. The criteria for selection include a student's grade point average, student achievements and a well-balanced schedule of academics and extracurricular activities.

Pritchett is the son of Larry and Cindy Pritchett of Evensville. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Denzel Dryer of Dayton and the late Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Pritchett of Evensville.