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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) met today with Missouri native U.S. Presidential Scholar Corey Matzat and his family, who visited the Senator’s Washington, D.C. office.

Matzat received the 2013 Valedictorian title for Branson High School, achieved a top score on the ACT exam, and has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Before serving in Congress, Blunt was a high school and college history teacher, and he served for four years as the president of his alma mater, Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Mo. Click here for a high-resolution photo of the meeting.

“I enjoyed visiting with Corey and his family today, and I congratulate him on all of his achievements. This young man is an outstanding student with a truly bright future ahead of him, and I wish Corey all the best in his future endeavors,” said Blunt.

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Each year, the U.S. Department of Education and a presidentially-appointed White House Commission name up to 141 students nationwide as Presidential Scholars.

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