APS graduates earn $86M in scholarships

The class of 2012 in Atlanta Public Schools earned more than $86 million in scholarships this year, according to the district. About 2,000 students graduated from the district this spring. Grady High graduates were the top scholarship earners, collecting about $16.6 million. Mays High students were the second top-grossing class with $14 million. Info: www.atlanta.k12.ga.us

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