ATLANTA, GA-The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) has announced that Cosby High School's Robert Herzog has been selected for membership.

The Society recognizes top scholars and invites on those students who have achieved academic excellence. The announcement was made by NSHSS founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes.

"On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice and commitment that Robert has demonstrated to achieve this level of academic excellence," said Mr. Nobel. "Robert is now a member of a unique community of scholars, a community that represents our very best hope for the future."

"Our vision is to build a dynamic international organization that connects members with meaningful content, resources and opportunities," said NSHSS President James Lewis. "We aim to help students like Robert build on their academic successes and enhance the skills and desires to have a positive impact on the global economy."

Membership in NSHSS entitles qualified students to enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including scholarship opportunities, academic competitions, free events, member-only resources, publications, participation in programs offered by educational partners, online forums, personalized recognition items and publicity honors.

Formed in 2002, The National Society of High School Scholars recognizes academic excellence at the high school level and encourages members of the organization to apply their unique talents, vision and potential for betterment of themselves and the world. Currently, there are more than 530,000 society members in over 160 countries.

In May of this year, Herzog was recognized by the United States Achievement Academy as a Student of Excellence. The exclusive members of the Academy have an average overall grade point average of a 3.8 on a 4.0 scale. The Academy membership represents the elite among today's students. Incredibly, many of the Academy's members have achieved perfect ACT and SAT scores, and excellent grade point averages.

In addition to his excellence in the classroom, Herzog is a standout three-sport athlete at Cosby High School, starring in football, basketball and track & field.

Herzog is the son of Patricia R. and Randal Herzog of Newport. He is the grandson of Mindy and Jerry Proctor of Newport, Carol and Walt Milligan of El Mirage, Arizona, Gloria Birdsbill and George Knudsen of Lake Orion, Michigan and the late Neil Silver Herzog of Newport. He is the great-grandson of Dorothy and Ruebin Carlson of Newport.

Robert's proud mom, Patti, was especially grateful to all of the teachers and staff at Cosby High School, especially to the Eagles' football coaching staff, including head coach Tyler Shelton, and assistant coaches Kevin Hall, Johnny Yoakum, Dan Schreder, Levi Cooper, Stephan Swann, Moe Blanchard, and Tina Williamson as well.