PORTLAND — Several local Cheverus High School students were honored Sept. 23 during Undergraduate Awards Night.

One honoree, Zachary Walker-Elders, won three awards. The senior from Lisbon Falls was the top Cheverus student who took the American High School Math Exam and earned a bronze award in the PSAT/NMSQT Test for AP Environmental Science.

In addition, he received the Wheeling Jesuit University Award. The award is presented to a student based on academic performance, extracurricular involvement and commitment to serving the community. The book presented, “Tattoos on the Heart,” was written by a Jesuit priest who founded Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention program in the country. In addition to the book, Walker- Elders will receive a $1000 scholarship, renewable for four years.

In announcing the award, it was noted that “this year’s recipient has distinguished himself as a scholar, earning high honors and acceptance to the National Honor Society. He has been a member of the math team, the cross country team, the swimming and diving team, and the sailing team.”

Other local Cheverus students were honored for their efforts on the PSAT/NMSQT Test. Gold, silver and bronze certificates are awarded for academic excellence in a particular subject area. The student who earns the highest grade point average in one class received a bronze certificate. Those students who earn the highest grade point average for two classes received a silver certificate while students who achieve the highest grade point average in three or more classes were presented with a gold certificate.

Sophomore Spencer Lindsley of Bath received a bronze award for Introduction to Physical Science.

Sophomore Thomas Brown of Phippsburg earned a silver award for Spanish I and Algebra I.

Junior Owen Kivela of Pownal earned a silver for Biology and Spanish III Honors.

Maria Nappi, a junior from Freeport, earned the silver for Geometry and English II.

Laura Bither of Freeport, a junior, earned gold for Journalism, French III Honors, Biology Honors and English II Honors.

Another junior, Alexandra Logan of Brunswick, was recognized with the gold for Introduction to Art, Geometry, Theology II, English II Honors and Latin III Honors.