Jackson Fisher and Jessica Qui, seniors at Lincoln East High School, were honored Thursday for perfect ACT scores.

But the State Commissioner of Education Roger Breed wasn’t letting them off the hook completely, surprising them with a quick question: Who was the second president of the United States, the one featured on a commemorative coin he keeps with him? (A: John Adams)

Fisher and Qui probably weren’t nervous for that question, nor were they nervous for the ACT test itself.

They are a part of the one-tenth of one percent of students nationwide who on average earn the top composite score.

Neither felt they had to make personal sacrifices to achieve the perfect score of 36, it was just a byproduct of their overall study habits.

“I don’t think I made very many sacrifices because once you get on this track, and you invest your time, you reap the benefits,” Jessica said. 

Neither took an official prep course either.

“No prep classes for me either,” Jackson said. “A few weeks beforehand I took a couple practice tests that my mom found.” 

The two have also excelled outside the classroom, both earning medals at the state speech meet, among other accomplishments.

Jackson attended Morley Elementary School, 6800 Monterey Dr., and Jessica attended Maxey Elementary School, 5200 S. 75^th St., and together they attended Lux Middle School, 7800 High St.

Jackson plans on attending Columbia University in New York, and is undecided on his major. Jessica plans to study biological sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo.

Gov. Dave Heineman congratulated the two as well, noting the individual honor is also a compliment to their families and teachers.