Congratulations to our two National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, Kaila Hahn ‘24 and Caden Choi ‘24. Kaila and Caden were chosen initially based on their high PSAT/NMSQT scores. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. They will then compete for a share of nearly $26 million in scholarships that will be offered in the spring of 2025. Students are awarded based on their academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received.
We also want to recognize the following students for being a National Recognition Awardee: Joseph Thomas ‘25, Chinelo Anyaso ‘25, Diego Olmos ‘26, and Mathias Gutierrez ‘26. These students earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. The programs celebrate the hard work of thousands of high school students nationwide to help them showcase their strong academic performance. For the first time, the academic honors recognize first-generation students, in addition to rural and small town, Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic/or Latino students. The program opens college access for more students because many institutions use the awards for their recruitment efforts.
Congratulations to all our students for their academic success!