Congratulations to Sam Hungerford for being recognized as an Academic All-Stater!
The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence has named 100 public high school seniors from across Oklahoma as Academic All-State honorees for 2025. This prestigious recognition celebrates outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community service among the state’s top students.
The All-State class features students from 67 schools in 62 school districts. Each All-Stater will receive a $1,500 award, an honor cord, and a medallion. To be eligible to apply, students must meet one of three criteria: an ACT composite score of at least 30; a combined SAT evidence-based reading & writing and math score of at least 1370; or be selected as a National Merit Semifinalist.
The selection committee evaluates applicants through a rigorous process that considers academic excellence, leadership qualities, and community involvement. Letters of recommendation and a personal essay also play a significant role in the selection process.
Since the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence began recognizing the state’s top high school academic leaders in 1987, BHS has had 17 other Academic All-State finalists:
1992: William Holloway
1995: Chad Williams
1996: Aaron Fortune
2001: Emily Muns
2006: Austin Ford
2009: Brad Crofford
2010: Christiana Hendricks
2011: Megan McRae
2012: Connor Rhodes
2013: Emily Frantz
2014: Haley Graft
2016: Ariel Thorson
2018: Justin Koonce
2020: Piper Lloyd
2021: Joey Morales
2022: Stephanie Thanscheidt
2023: Bryce Looper
Sam Hungerford now joins this distinguished group of BHS scholars, continuing a tradition of academic excellence. Congratulations, Sam, on this well-earned honor!