Palmerton Jr. High student named All-American Scholar

The United States Achievement Academy announced that Jenna Wallace, of Palmerton, has been named an All-American Scholar.

The All-American Scholars must earn a 3.3 or higher GPA. Only scholars selected by a school instructor, counselor or other qualified sponsor are accepted.

Wallace, who attends Palmerton Junior High, was nominated for this honor by her school. Wallace will appear in the All-American Scholar Yearbook, which is published nationally.

Wallace is the daughter of Phill and Melissa Costenbader, Sr., of Palmerton. The grandparents are Larry and Kathy Wallace, of Palmerton; and Ronald and Rose Costenbader, of Palmerton.