(pictured from left Solomon Antony, Chitra Amisalvi, Selvam Antony, Ali Yarali, Abduirahman Yarali, and Tony Jarvis, MHS principal)
Murray, Ky., April 28, 2025-------Murray High School seniors Selvam Antony and Ali Yarali have earned a 36, the highest possible ACT composite score.
Antony and Yarali now bring the total to five Murray High School students to score a perfect 36 since the implementation of the 30+ Club in 2019. The previous students to achieve the score include Leah Jenkins, Chase Renick and Rianna Peng.
Antony and Yarali are part of the 102 previous Murray High School students who have achieved a 30 or above since 2019 and have been inducted into the 30+ Club. During the 2025 Spring Induction Ceremony, Thursday, May 1, 2025, twenty-three MHS students will be inducted, bringing the total to 125 members.
“Students with higher ACT scores benefit with increased scholarship opportunities and KEES monies, while also opening doors for more college admission possibilities,” said Morgan Carman, MHS school counselor.
Murray High School assists ACT initiatives including ACT Academy, ACT Workshops, as well as the fact that MHS teachers embed ACT prep into their curriculums.
“It is my pleasure to congratulate Selvam and Ali for this remarkable achievement which speaks to the extra effort put forth toward their studies while attending Murray High.” stated Coy Samons, MISD superintendent.
Tony Jarvis, MHS principal, said both Ali and Selvam are fantastic representatives of Murray High students. “We are so excited to see them recognized for their achievement."
Antony is the son of Solomon Antony and Chitra Arnlsalvi. Yarali is the son of Abdulrahman Yarali.
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