Student Spotlights – March 2025

Congratulations to BCS Senior Joleigh Rizzo for being honored as one of six school winners in the DAR Good Citizens Program! This prestigious award, established by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1934, recognizes high school seniors who exemplify the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities.
Joleigh’s dedication and commitment to these principles have rightfully earned her this recognition.

Bayside Academy kindergarten students celebrated 100 days of school at the end of January. Here’s to 100 days of learning, building, and growing!
Pictured: Bayside Academy kindergarten students celebrate the 100th day of school.

Mrs. Marcordes’ class had an adventure-filled afternoon after they concluded their reading and study of the novel The Secret Garden. They made and played in their own secret garden here at the school!

Ordo Amoris Classical Academy logic school students learned from a local scientist about windmills, solar panels, wind turbines, and how these intersect with a Christian view of God’s creation. Students even left with a miniature solar panel of their own!

Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation invites the community to participate in the Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament and Pickleball Tournament on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Quail Creek.
The Golf Tournament will be a four-person scramble with shotgun starts at 8 am and 1 pm. The Pickleball Tournament will also have morning and afternoon sessions. Participants can enjoy cocktails, drinks, lunch, music, and silent auction. Prizes will also be awarded
Proceeds from the tournament are distributed by FEEF directly back into Fairhope’s five public schools. These funds provide programs and equipment to our students and teachers that are not made possible through traditional funding the schools receive.
Funds raised through this event last year allowed FEEF to continue to provide the following programs:
• Pelican’s Nest Science Lab
• Alabama Wildlife and National Wildlife Federation Certified Outdoor Classroom
• STEAM resources and equipment for all Fairhope public schools
• Master Plan Grants for educational enrichment for all Fairhope public schools
To register a team, become a sponsor, or honor a teacher with a tee sign, please visit FEEFonline.org

Bayside Academy celebrated Kindness Week from February 10–14, 2025. Each day, different activities took place to encourage kindness. On Thursday, students wrote kind messages and pictures in chalk on the sidewalks across campus.
Pictured: Bayside Academy celebrates Kindness Week by chalking messages around campus.

Bayshore Christian School is proud to celebrate sophomore Piper Bowman on being selected as a 2025 Dogwood Trail Court member! This is a well-deserved honor, and we can’t wait to see her represent with grace and poise. Way to go, Piper!

Bayside Academy’s Middle School math team finished as state champions at the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) State Math Competition in Montgomery on Friday, January 31. The Bayside team tied for first place with Saint James School of Montgomery. Each school in the competition is allowed five competing members and one alternate, and the top four scores are used to determine the winners.
Middle school mathletes were 8th graders Don Chen, Addy Fribourg, Owen Swagart, Owen Williamson, and Kellan Yamane. Don Chen was the highest individual scorer.
The team was accompanied by math teachers Gina Flowers and Paula Owen and is sponsored by Upper School math teacher Joe Swagart.
Picture 1: Bayside Academy Middle School Math Team members Owen Williamson, Owen Swagart, Don Chen, Kellan Yamane, and Addy Fribourg.
Picture 2: Bayside Academy’s Don Chen was the individual high scorer.

Silverhill Elementary School has a new campus! We had a wonderful first day on our new school campus! Seeing the excited looks on our students’ faces was the highlight of our staff’s day! We’re thrilled to build memories within our new halls!

Congratulations to Mrs. Farias and Mrs. Hamby of Silverhill Elementary School for receiving a Tanger Kids grant! They will be able to purchase bilingual books for our new families. The Tanger also donated materials to go in new family packets our ESL families receive when they register.

Congratulations to Rosinton Elementary School’s amazing CNP Cafeteria Workers!
A special shoutout for achieving 100 on their recent inspection – a true testament to their excellence! Join us in celebrating and appreciating our incredible cafeteria staff!

Congratulations to the Foley Middle School co-teachers of the month – Mrs. Bethany Tanner and Mrs. Rebekah Richard and our staff of the month – Mr. Anthony Sims. Thank you for all you do at Foley Middle School!

Congratulations to the Elsanor Elementary School fifth and sixth grade students who were inducted into the National Elementary Honor Society recently! Outstanding job!

Foley Elementary School is proud to present the winner of this year’s BBQ and Blues Artwork contest: Pyper Evans!

Thank you Optimist Club of Lillian for honoring our Elberta teachers of the year! We’re so proud of Crystal Phelps representing Elberta Middle School!

The SAR is a historical organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the patriots who fought for American independence, fostering an understanding of history, and inspiring active citizenship.
Essay Contest:
• Jeffrey Johnson – 2nd
• Suzanne Rainer – 2nd
Brochure Contest:
• Lucy Crooms – 1st
• Emilynn Lieb – 2nd
• Xavier Valli – 3rd

Minnows, shrimp, and clay—oh my! The Nature Connect had an amazing time on their field trip to Mobile Bay last week, where they walked along the shore to Ecor Rouge, also known as Clay Mountain. They also got an up-close look at coastal creatures, thanks to the two adventurous teachers who waded into the water with a seine net, turning everyone into explorers for the day. What a fantastic way to learn!

Justin Carlson and Kostas Michalopoulos, two of Coach Coleman’s engineering students at Fairhope High School, placed 2nd in the county engineering problem solving competition at Coastal Alabama.

Pine Grove Elementary School held a wonderful celebration of World Read Aloud Day! Our Reading Coach engaged with classes by reading Chris Paul’s book – Long Shot. The student’s displayed active listening and a respect for reading!

Coach Bell of Loxely Elementary School is always being proactive and finding grants to write to make our school a better place for our students! She was awarded a Tanger Outlet grant named “Active and Agile” which purchases a fitness set obstacle course for younger students to work on physical fitness and motor skills. Way to go Coach Bell!

St. Michael Catholic High School is thrilled to announce that Coach Adam Hicks, in just his second year at St. Michael, has been named the 2025 Baldwin County Wrestling Coach of the Year. This prestigious recognition celebrates Coach Hicks’s incredible leadership, dedication, and success in establishing and growing the St. Michael wrestling program.
Coach Hicks, who is in his sixth season coaching high school wrestling, brought his wealth of experience and passion to St. Michael as the school’s first-ever wrestling coach. Prior to his time here, he coached the wrestling program at Baker High School in Mobile, AL, where he led the team to an impressive 99-26 record over four years. Overall, Coach Hicks boasts an exceptional coaching record of 108-32.
“Winning with humility and losing with dignity is a cornerstone of my coaching philosophy,” Coach Hicks shared. “I’m excited to bring the sport of wrestling to St. Michael Catholic and with it the many life lessons this amazing and unique sport teaches. Wrestling has shaped my life, and I’m honored to share its values with our athletes.”
Coach Hicks’s journey in wrestling began at the young age of five in Pennsylvania, a state renowned for its wrestling tradition. His career continued through college, where he became a 2X NCWA All-American wrestler with over 100 collegiate victories against NCAA DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, and NCWA competition. Beyond high school coaching, Coach Hicks has trained numerous amateur and professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters as the head competition wrestling coach at Port City Combat Sports in Mobile. Notably, he recently prepared the only UFC fighter from Pensacola, FL, for a fight at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Coach Hicks’s hard work and vision have already positioned St. Michael as a competitive force in Baldwin County wrestling. The entire St. Michael community is incredibly proud of his accomplishments and the legacy he is building at our school.

Kindergarten students at Fairhope East celebrated the 100th Day of School by dressing up like 100 year olds.

Claire Reichley’s Garden Club at Fairhope High School received a $300 grant from Tanger so they can buy vegetables and herbs for their new spring plots. Congrats and we can’t wait to see what you grow!

The Elberta Middle School FCCLA did amazing at the Baldwin County FCCLA Competition on January 30! We are so proud of all your hard work!
Beef Cook Off, Junior Division, Second Place: Rachelle Arnold
Chapter Service Project Display, Gold: Emerson Ulrich and Isabella Watson
Entrepreneurship, Gold: Alyssa Sutton
Event Management, Gold: Hallie Carlson and Rachelle Arnold
Focus on Children, Silver: Avery Brown
Food Innovation, Gold: Jadeyn Postles and Brayleigh Bornholt
Leadership, Silver: Michlynne Shaver
National Programs in Action, Silver: Katelyn Boyd, Bailey Crescenzi, Heidi Kaiser
Nutrition and Wellness, Gold: Emma Franks and Madison Willis
Sports Nutrition, Gold: Gracelynn Perez
Teach or Train, Silver: Aubrey Webb
Next stop is state competition in March!

Congratulations to Ms. Ramirez’s Homeroom Class at Spanish Fort Middle School for achieving an outstanding 98.8% attendance average in January! Thank you for being present and powerful each day in January. Your commitment and energy have truly set a high standard for all. Keep up the great work as we move into February!

St. James Episcopal School recently welcomed students from the St. Luke’s Episcopal School Biomedical Class for an engaging and educational session on health and hygiene. The students shared valuable insights on the science of germs, effective ways to prevent their spread, and practical tips for staying healthy. It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn and grow together in promoting wellness.

Kindergarten at Magnolia School had the most elegant time for Fancy Nancy day! We donned our fanciest clothes and put on a fashion show to show off our fabulous fashions! Check out these snapshots!

Congrats to Foley High School’s own Roman Morgan on finishing 5th in the state. Roman is the 1st freshman to place at the state meet for Foley. Go Lions!

This month’s Elberta High School Warriors of the Month received $25 Visa gift cards from Gravely Chiropractic & Wellness.
Freshman: Jerlin Arellano-Roblero nominated by Mrs. Ledlow. Jerlin is a Key Club member dedicating her time creating cards for the Turkey Takeout program in November along with Fall Festival in October. She works well with others, being a student that every teacher wishes to teach. She is compassionate and takes action by serving the community.
Sophomore: Alyiah Adams nominated by Mrs. Cordon. Alyiah is a model student for this title because she embodies all of these characteristics by always taking the initiative in group projects and volunteering to help with various activities in class. Additionally, she is considerate of others and helps other students when needed as well as has plenty of warrior spirit and is community minded by entering various Art festivals and volunteering to create artwork for the community. She is also a member of the NAHS, which embodies all of these characteristics.
Junior: John Zirlott nominated by Mrs. Coleman. John took my digital marketing class last year and loved doing the “Marketing a paper airplane project”, so when he heard that my students were presenting theirs before Thanksgiving break, he came to one of my classes to watch them present. When he got there, he realized a student had not completed the project. He begged the student to let him do the presentation with him, trying to convince my student to actually do the presentation. John is also a student that embodies school spirit. He was the only student to attend every single football game and cheered the Warriors on no matter what the score was or the outcome at the end of the game. John is beyond deserving of this and other awards!
Senior: Ellayna Hamm nominated by Mrs. Becky Smith. Ellayna always has a smile on her face! She makes a point to speak to EVERY student each day and always includes students in her group who may be shy or not have a group to work with. Ellayna is a phenomenal student, and she is always seeking ways to connect with her peers. She is kind, compassionate and sincere. She makes me smile daily by her actions.

Congrats to these Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Graduates!
Kathleen Harris
Mary Hays Gipson– Spirit of Youth Leadership winner
Madison London
Addison Blevens
Ben Jones
Go Toros!

Henry Turner won 1st place at the 2025 Team Alabama Youth Wrestling USA State Championship 12U 175 division. Second year in a row! Gulf Coast Wrestling Team placed first overall and is ranked #9 in the USA. Henry is a 6th grader at Belforest Elementary.

Congratulations to Bayside Academy senior Leila Seelhorst for being named a National Merit Finalist! Out of the 1.3 million students in about 21,000 high schools who started the National Merit journey, only about 15,000 students have been named Finalists. As a Finalist, Leila will be considered for the National Merit Scholarship awards to be offered this year. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
National Merit Scholarships
Three types of National Merit Scholarships will be offered in the spring of 2025. Every Finalist will compete for one of 2,500 National Merit® $2500 Scholarships that will be awarded on a state- representational basis. About 770 corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards will be provided by approximately 130 corporations and business organizations for Finalists who meet their specified criteria, such as children of the grantor’s employees or residents of communities where sponsor plants or offices are located. In addition, about 150 colleges and universities are expected to finance some 3,600 college- sponsored Merit Scholarship awards for Finalists who will attend the sponsor institution.
Pictured: Bayside Academy senior Leila Seelhorst has been named a National Merit Finalist.

Spanish Fort Middle School is thrilled to announce that Mr. Hixon has been selected as the recipient of the January Student Choice Award! This recognition reflects the profound impact he has on our students through his dedication, kindness, and passion. Thank you, Mr. Hixon, for inspiring our students and brightening our school each day.

Daphne Elementary School recently celebrated 100 days of school! The students celebrating by dressing as 100-year old people!

Daphne Middle School recognized 29 students for receiving Positive Office Referrals in January! Way to go, Trojans! Keep up the great work!

Addison Vermeulen has been chosen as a Baldwin EMC Youth Tour representative! She is the first student from Elberta High School to receive this honor! Baldwin EMC has a rigorous application and interview process for students from all high schools in the county, Addison is one of four students who will represent Baldwin County in Washington DC in June!

Spanish Fort Elementary School celebrated our students at the SHINE assembly for their accomplishments in Quarter 2—recognizing perfect attendance, AB Honor Roll, A Honor Roll, and Shine Awards. We are proud of their dedication and hard work. With two more chances to be recognized this year, let’s keep striving for success!

Mrs. Dunbar at Daphne East Elementary School was awarded a grant from Tanger Outlets. She requested money to purchase new calculators for her students in the amount of $177.73. Thank you to Tanger for investing in our students!

Congratulations to the Foley High School January students of the month!
9th Grade – Braxton Welsh
10th Grade – Eva Merrell
11th Grade – Alisson Romero Galo
12th Grade – Chloe Woodyard

Congratulations to Stonebridge Elementary School’s talented student for having their artwork, “Love is King” selected to represent SBE in the upcoming Baldwin County art show! They used acrylic paint, oil pastel, and paint pens to create this incredible piece.
Our students explored the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat and his unique style before bringing their own creative vision to life. We are so proud of this achievement!

The Foley Middle School CNP staff rocked their health inspection! Third 100 in a row and working on getting number four! Thank you for all that you do for the students at Foley Middle School.

Central Baldwin Middle School TSA members deserve congratulations for their impressive showing at the county competition. Grant Barnhill and Janelle Wood merit special recognition for placing 1st and 2nd, respectively. Way to go Bears!

Teacher and Staff Shout Outs! The W. J. Carroll Intermediate School Teacher and Staff of the 2nd Quarter belongs to: Ms. Jenna Bartoszewicz and Mrs. Christine Hall. These two incredible ladies have gone above and beyond this quarter, showing amazing dedication and hard work to make our school shine!

What a fantastic way to wrap up our week of fundraising! J. Larry Newton School students had an absolute blast at the Glow Run and Glow Dance during PE. The gym was glowing—literally! With neon lights, upbeat music, and lots of energy, our students ran, danced, and celebrated their hard work in raising funds for our school.
A huge thank you to our amazing students, families, and staff for their support and participation throughout the week. Your generosity and enthusiasm make events like this possible!

The Spanish Fort High Toros Chess Team was named the 2024-2025 Mobile/Baldwin Scholastic Chess League Champions. This victory marks an incredible accomplishment for the team, as it is only their second year of competition. This year’s championship-winning Varsity team includes standout players: Kevin Judice, Kurusharan Kumaresan, Heinz Williams, and Ethan Spuler.
In addition to the team’s success, two members received individual awards at the Championship. Junior, Kevin Judice was awarded the prestigious Morphy Award, which is awarded to the top individual player in the entire league. Sophomore, Kurusharan Kumaresan was named to the All-Star team, which includes the top five players in the league. These recognitions further highlight the strength and talent of the SFHS chess team.
The team’s journey began just a year ago when former student, Price Beall, a 2023 graduate, founded the SFHS Chess Club. Beall created bylaws and completed all the necessary paperwork to ensure the club’s official establishment. His dedication laid the groundwork for the success that has followed. This year, Kevin Judice stepped up as the club’s president. Under his leadership, the team not only excelled on the board but also expanded, with Kevin playing a key role in recruiting new players and growing the club’s presence at the school. Kevin’s leadership and individual success were integral to the team’s victory this year.
Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of this victory is that the Spanish Fort Toros made history by becoming the first public school team since 2008 to win the Mobile/Baldwin Scholastic Chess League Championship. This accomplishment is a testament to the hard work, leadership, and teamwork of all the players involved.
Along with the Varsity team’s success, the JV team also earned a top spot, securing 3rd place in their division, proving the future potential of the SFHS chess program.
Congratulations to the SFHS chess team for making history and bringing home the Championship!

Fairhope West Elementary School recently welcomed parents to the gym for the Fairhope West Elementary Chapter of National Elementary Honor Society ceremony where fifty-eight new members were inducted. Afterwards all enjoyed a reception with cake in the cafeteria. Congratulations to the 5th & 6th graders who received this honor!

Please join us in celebrating the Daphne Middle School January Students of the Month, Victoria (7th grade) and Aauna (8th grade)! Congratulations, Trojans!

Happy 100th Day of School from Spanish Fort Elementary! Our kindergarteners had a blast dressing up as 100-year-olds! They’ve grown so much and can’t wait for more fun ahead

Daphne High School Key Club has been organizing a talent show for months and February 13 was the big day! In true Trojan fashion, DHS students showed up and showed out! We had 10 incredible performers and a lively and supportive audience. Key Club would like to thank all the students who shared their phenomenal talents to make our show a success, and all of the students who came to the show to support them. This year, between our Boogram fundraiser and the talent show, Key Club was able to raise $2000 for Children’s Hospital of Alabama and will present the donation at our District Convention next month in Hoover, AL!

Bayshore Christian School proudly celebrates Mrs. Kelly Hensley on receiving the Golden Apple Award! Her kindness, joy, and passion for teaching shine through in everything she does, and she goes the extra mile to care for and invest in her students. This well-deserved recognition is a testament to the incredible impact she makes each day at BCS!

Congratulations to the Robertsdale Elementary School winner of the 6th grade Hug Day poster contest! Great job Mia!

Robertsdale High School would like to extend the biggest thank you to our community for donating your time, knowledge, expertise in your field to our students! They are the future and we want them to explore all possibilities and opportunities.
While the 10-12 graders explored careers, the 9th graders had sessions on personality as it correlates to career, team building, and life skills. What a great day!

Shoutout to the Central Baldwin Middle School January Bear Pride Winners!
We’re excited to celebrate the latest winners in our CBMS Bear Pride Program monthly cash prize drawing!
1st Place – $20.00: Alonso Rosas Barrera
2nd Place – $10.00: Kolby Wilson
3rd Place – $5.00: Cole Evans
The Bear Pride Program honors the outstanding citizenship of our incredible students here at Central Baldwin Middle School.

The Bay Minette Middle School art club did an amazing job making valentines for the veterans this year—continuing the long-standing tradition of working with the William F. Green State Veterans Home. So happy we got to spread some joy and represent BMMS in a loving and positive way!

The Coastal Alabama Community College Dental Assisting class visited the Bay Minette Elementary School 3rd graders today for National Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month. The Dental Assisting students shared the importance of eating a balanced diet and brushing your teeth! The 3rd graders enjoyed interacting and even got to take home some goodies to help them keep their teeth nice and clean.

Mrs. Markulj & Mrs. McFadden want to congratulate all the Bay Minette Middle School TSA members on their hard work at the county competition. The following students brought home a medal: 1st place Jr. Solar Sprint, Izabell Walldrop & 2nd place digital photography, Cameron Long. Congratulations!

Bay Minette Elementary School celebrated 100 days of school with a 100-years old dress up day!

The Florence B Mathis January Leaders of the Month enjoyed spending some time outside at extra recess!

Robertsdale High School is excited and proud to announce that our very own Malcolm Brave is now a National Merit Scholar Finalist! He has demonstrated great academic achievement and his grades are a testament to Malcolm’s mature diligence, logistical skills, and critical thinking skills. Malcolm has also participated in our Dual Enrollment program through Coastal Alabama Community College. He received the Robertsdale High School Academic Excellence award his freshman year. He received the National Rural and Small-Town Recognition award, the AP Scholar award, and the Robertsdale High School Academic Excellence award in his junior year. He has already received the National Indigenous Recognition award for his senior year. Malcolm is the leader of the Saxophone section of our band; he has participated in all the band competitions, band performances, and band fundraisers. In addition to always showing up for his band mates, he also participates in several other clubs. He is the President of our Planet Bear Club during which he has been responsible for planning and organizing community outreach projects such as community clean up initiatives, recycling drives, and fundraisers. He is also a member of the National Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society and the National Honor Society. He is the exact definition of what a National Scholar stands for. We are confident that he will bring the same level of excellence, commitment, and enthusiasm to whatever path to higher learning he chooses.
Congratulations Malcolm! We are so incredibly proud of you!

Congratulations to the Baldwin County High School December Employees of the Month: Coach Dunn and Mrs. Easley
We appreciate all your hard work and dedication to BCHS!
Here are just a few wonderful compliments from their coworkers: Sonya Easley. She is always there to help me with senior stuff and grades. The amount of work she did to get grades ready is amazing! She works her tail off on ALL the behind the scenes things that often go unnoticed. Mason Dunn. He does a great job in the classroom and with the football team. He is a hard worker. He holds his students accountable and is a team player. He is always willing to come to meetings, holds my students accountable, and is always teaching when I walk into his classroom.

This year’s Stapleton School Derby was extra special as they welcomed students from Delta Elementary School and Rosinton Elementary to join the race!
The competition was fierce, and for the first time, the top three fastest cars came from each of the participating schools—what an incredible way to kick off our first combined event!
1st Place – Stapleton School
2nd Place – Delta Elementary School
3rd Place – Rosinton Elementary (Shoutout to our 3rd grader, Easton Lee for the win!)
The winning school will proudly take home a brand-new traveling trophy, which will remain at their school until next year’s Derby.
A huge congratulations to all our racers and schools for an amazing event! We can’t wait to see what next year brings!

Swift Consolidated Elementary school recently celebrated 100 Days of School, and our students had so much fun marking this milestone! From counting collections of 100 to writing about what life will be like at 100 years old, we found so many ways to honor this special day. We even dressed like we were 100 years old!

On Friday January 31, 2025 the 6th annual HOSA Sports Medicine Competition was held at Foley High School in Foley, Alabama. About 50 students from Foley, Spanish Fort, and Baldwin County High school participated, each taking a written test to determine the top 10 students. Those winners performed hands-on skills to determine the winner of each category. While the top 10 students in each category were doing their hands on skills, the other students were learning and participating first aid, spine boarding, and splinting with members of the Foley Fire Department.
Baldwin County High School HOSA swept both of the written and hands-on skills parts for both Sports Med Foundations as well as Sports Med Intermediate/Advanced. BCHS also won and swept the speed ankle taping with a new low time of 25 seconds followed by 2nd place time of 27, and 3rd place time of 32 sec.
Sports Medicine Foundations winners were:
1st place- Joshua Miller
2nd place- Kylie Singleton
3rd place- Savannah Gibson
Sports Medicine Intermediate/Advanced:
1st place- Allison SIggers
2nd place-Hayden Drew
3rd place- Olivia Ferguson
Speed taping:
1st place- Olivia Ferguson 25 sec
2nd place- Brooklynn Jones 27 sec
3rd place- Abbi Paul 32 sec

Daphne High School is proud to celebrate William Abernathy, Marygrace Sebastian, Walker Stejskal, and Nathan Thompson for earning the prestigious honor of National Merit Finalist!
The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), a not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. The program recognizes the top high school students in the nation for their exceptional academic achievements. Less than one percent of high school seniors across the country earn this distinguished honor.
The selection process for scholarship winners is rigorous and considers multiple factors, including:
– Academic record (course load, difficulty, breadth of subjects, and grades)
– PSAT/NMSQT scores
– Student essay
– Leadership and contributions to school and community activities
School official’s recommendation and overall characterization of the finalist
Students enter the program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which serves as an initial screening of over 1.3 million entrants each year. Only the most outstanding students meet the program’s rigorous entry and participation requirements.
Becoming a National Merit Finalist places these students among the top academic performers in the country. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence have truly set them apart.
Join us in congratulating William, Marygrace, Walker, and Nathan on this incredible achievement!