Purpose:

Since 1981 Michigan has had thousands of middle school students participating in the SAT and ACT testing through academic talent searches. The Hats OFF luncheon honors the top 200 scoring students who are in grades 6, 7, 8 and who took the SAT or ACT during the current school year. We salute each student and encourage you and your parents.

Sponsors:

The breakfast is provided by The Honors College of Michigan State University. Additional collaborators were:

• The Center for Talent Development of Northwestern University

• Thrum Law Firm, P.C., East Lansing, MI
  
• Michigan State Board of Education
  
• Michigan Midwest Academic Talent Search Advisory Board

• Kathee McDonald, 517-432-2129
• Patricia Greene , 517-543-7564

Breakfast:

The top 200 high achieving students are invited by letter in April. Since 2001, more than 300 parents and students have attended each year. The students are given the opportunity to write tributes to teachers who have particularly supported and encouraged their talents. The teachers are also invited to the breakfast.