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Veronica Cunitz at the CTY Talent Search recognition ceremony held at HPU in May. Photo from Wendy Marx-Cunitz.<\/p><\/div>\n

Mauka Lani Elementary School student Veronica Cunitz joined about 35 other students at a statewide awards ceremony honoring those who performed well in testing administered by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY).<\/p>\n

The ceremony, held at Hawaii Pacific University’s Windward campus, recognized students who had excelled on a rigorous, above-grade-level test for students in grades 2-8.<\/p>\n

Cunitz, a 9-year-old who just completed fourth grade, has attended Mauka Lani since March 2011, when she and her family moved to the Islands from Illinois. Academic success seems to be a commonplace thing for Cunitz, who already does advanced work in language arts and mathematics.<\/p>\n

“I’m so proud that she still performed so well, even though she was quite nervous,” noted her mother, Wendy Marx-Cunitz.<\/p>\n

The CTY Talent Search requires students to take tests designed for older students as a way to measure their abilities.<\/p>\n

“When we heard the news that she would be one of the students honored at the HPU ceremony, we were both incredibly happy!” Wendy said.<\/p>\n

More than 40,000 students from 120 countries competed in this year’s CTY Talent Search – and only about 25 percent performed well enough to earn recognition.<\/p>\n

Other than a mark of distinction, participating in the testing also helps students gain access into advanced classes or other programs. It already has helped Cunitz, as she is planning to take a Greek mythology class designed for CTY students this summer.<\/p>\n

Not only does she excel in academics, she also serves as a Junior Police Officer and recently has shown a flair for community service.<\/p>\n

A Junior Girl Scout with a Makakilo troop, Cunitz and a fellow scout led a food and supplies drive for the Oahu SPCA, raising $170 in cash, along with about $500 worth of food and other supplies.<\/p>\n

Cunitz wants to become a scientist, but her mother said that her career goals are constantly changing.<\/p>\n

“Today we face critical global problems that require the best minds of the future to solve using discipline, creativity, and innovation,” stated Elaine Tuttle Hansen, executive director of CTY.<\/p>\n

“It’s inspiring and reassuring to see this group of some of the best and brightest students emerging, and to know that they will become tomorrow’s thought leaders and innovators.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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