Immaculate Heart of Mary Student Named Profoundly Gifted Scholar

Josh Forbes, an eighth-grade student at , was recently named a Davidson Young Scholar.

To become a Davidson Scholar a student must score in the 99.9th percentile on a qualified talent and/or IQ standardized test. In addition, a portfolio of work demonstrating the student’s performance two to three grade levels above his/her peers may also be required.

Philanthropists Bob and Jan Davidson founded the Davidson Young Scholar Program in 1999 to recognize, nurture and support profoundly intelligent young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their talents to make a positive difference.

As a scholar Josh has been given a personal consultant who will provide support services in the areas of educational advocacy, talent and interest development, as well as peer connections all over the country and throughout the world. There is also the possibility of financial assistance to help meet his educational goals.

Josh is a member of the school's math team, writing club, student council, Pride of the Eagles Band and basketball team. He also plays football for the Middle School Team and plays the alto and tenor saxophone for the St. Pius Middle School Honors Band. He participates in Boy Scouts, Duke TIP and the Mensa Society. He volunteers weekly at Holy Cross Church for the children’s liturgy.

Josh has several ideas for his future profession. Ideally he is aiming to become an astrophysicist but he has also expressed interest in becoming an architect or an attorney like his father.