Congratulations to Kat Carpenter, semifinalist, and Micah Moody, commended scholar, on their National Merit recognition. “More than 1.3 million juniors entered the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which served as an initial screen of program entrants," according to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Representing less than 1 percent of seniors nationwide, semifinalists are chosen from the highest scorers in each state and have the opportunity to continue in the competition. Commended scholars, although not able to continue in the competition, placed among the top 50,000 students from across the U.S. and are recognized for “exceptional academic promise.”

“We are incredibly proud of these outstanding students,” said Karl Sjolund, Head of School. “Being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program — whether as a Semifinalist or a Commended Scholar — is a reflection of years of hard work, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine love of learning. These honors celebrate not only their individual achievements but also the strength of their families and our academic community that supports and inspires them.”