Eight members of the Class of 2025 recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Along with our National Merit Semifinalist: Grace Reuss, seven additional members of the senior class have been recognized by the National Merit® Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) program as Commended Students: Braden Bobo, Jonathan Byrum, Steven Horne, Evelyn Hurlburt, Colin Koran, Tyler Munzel, and Jacob Smith.  

"I am so proud of these eight students," Principal Bob Noll said. "This is confirmation of their hard work, focus, and commitment to excellence as they grow toward full stature with Christ!"

NMSC identifies and honors academically talented U.S. high school students and encourages them to pursue rigorous college studies.

National Merit Semifinalist

Grace Reuss: Softball Athlete, May We Help Volunteer, St. Joseph Scholar, National Honor Society Member, Mu Alpha Theta Member, AP Scholar, National Merit Semifinalist. 

As a semifinalist, Grace will have the opportunity to advance in the competition for Merit Scholarship awards and has the potential to become a National Merit Finalist. 

National Merit Commended Students 

Braden Bobo: Football & Baseball Athlete, St. Joseph Scholar, National Honor Society Member, Mu Alpha Theta Member, AP Scholar, National Merit Commended Student. 

Jonathan Byrum: UC Early IT Program Participant, Thespian, Track Athlete, St. Joseph Scholar, National Honor Society Member, Mu Alpha Theta Member, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Commended Student. 

Steven Horne: Art National Honor Society Member, Tennis Athlete, St. Joseph Scholar, Mu Alpha Theta Member, AP Scholar with Honor, National Merit Commended Student. 

Evelyn Hurlburt: Americanism & Government Test County Winner, Soccer & Track Athlete, May We Help Volunteer, St. Joseph Scholar, National Honor Society Member, Mu Alpha Theta Member, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Commended Student. 

Colin Koran: Honor Band Member, May We Help Volunteer, Americanism & Government Test County Winner, Cross Country, Bowling, & Volleyball Athlete, St. Joseph Scholar, National Honor Society Member, Mu Alpha Theta Member, AP Scholar with Honor, National Merit Commended Student. 

Tyler Munzel: Cross Country & Track Athlete, St. Joseph Scholar, National Honor Society Member, Mu Alpha Theta Member, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Commended Student. 

Jacob Smith: McNicholas Band Member, St. Joseph Scholar, National Honor Society Member, AP Scholar with Distinction. National Merit Commended Student.