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Homestead student earns perfect score on ACT
By Jeff Rumage
Mequon - When Aaron Holman walked out of the ACT testing room feeling confident last month, the Homestead High School junior knew his score would be high, but he never expected to score a perfect 36.
Nationally, one-tenth of one percent of students who take the ACT earns the top score. In 2014, only 1,407 of nearly 1.8 million students earned a composite score of 36.
"I was shocked when I saw 36," Holman said. "I expected somewhere in the 30s. I don't know if anyone truly expects to score a 36."
The ACT is a national college entrance exam that tests in the areas of English, reading, math and science. Earning a perfect score is not only an accomplishment for Holman but also for the Mequon-Thiensville School District, where he has been a student since kindergarten.
"We are so proud of Aaron and his accomplishments," Mequon-Thiensville Superintendent Demond Means said. "The Mequon-Thiensville School District is focused on preparing all of our students to graduate college ready. This rare achievement proves his readiness for the academic rigors that lie ahead."
That perfect score will certainly get the attention of college admissions counselors when Holman starts applying to college. Because he is a junior, Holman has started to look at colleges but hasn't started applying yet.
He is not sure where he wants to go to college but thinks he will probably pursue something in the math or science field, such as engineering or physics.
Holman is currently taking several advanced placement courses and participates in the school's math club. He is also a member of the boys tennis team; plays trumpet in the high school marching band and jazz band; and is involved with the Interact Club, which is a service organization through the Mequon-Thiensville Sunrise Rotary.
Holman said his perfect score was a reflection of the support and encouragement he received from his family growing up.
"My family has always pushed me to work hard in school and get an education," he said. "Their support definitely helped me."
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