The United States Achievement Academy announced today that Caleb Ricks of Rockingham has been recognized for academic achievement as a United States National Honor Student Award winner.

Caleb, who attends Rockingham Middle School, will appear in the United States Achievement Academy’s Official Yearbook which is published nationally.

“Recognizing and supporting our youth is more important than ever before in America’s history,” said Dr. George Stevens, founder of the United States Achievement Academy.

“Certainly, United States Achievement Academy winners should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement.”

The USAA National Honor Student Awards provide honor students with many benefits and services and is a great tribute to a student’s dedication, talent and ability.

Caleb is the son of Susan and the late Larry Ricks of Rockingham. His grandparents are Betty and the late Craven Coleman of Rockingham and the late Truby and Pinky Ricks of Rockingham.