Five members of the Class of 2026 recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation

September 17, 2025

Along with our National Merit Semifinalists: Addy Russo and Annemarie Wolfer, three additional members of the senior class have been recognized by the National Merit® Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) program as Commended Students: Amelia Engle, Josie Fortin and Sarah Hutchinson.

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

National Merit Semifinalists

Addy Russo: Cross Country & Track Athlete, St. Joseph Scholar, Senior FLIGHT Captain, Thespian, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Honor Society Member, Spanish Honor Society Member, Mu Alpha Theta Member, National Merit Semifinalist.

Annemarie Wolfer: Thespian, St. Joseph Scholar, National Honor Society Member, AP Scholar with Distinction, Mu Alpha Theta Member, Tennis Athlete, National Merit Semifinalist.

National Merit Commended Students

Amelia Engle: Thespian, National Honor Society Member, AP Scholar with Honor, St. Joseph Scholar, Mu Alpha Theta Member, National Merit Commended Student.

Josie Fortin: Thespian, National Honor Society Member, AP Scholar with Honor, St. Joseph Scholar, Senior FLIGHT Captain, Mu Alpha Theta Member, National Merit Commended Student.

Sarah Hutchinson: Volleyball Athlete, Senior FLIGHT Captain, St. Joseph Scholar, Mu Alpha Theta Member, National Honor Society Member, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Commended Student.

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Spanish Honor Society inducts new members for dedication to learning and community building

Congratulations to the six students who were inducted into The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH). The Spanish Honor Society recognizes high achievement in Spanish and promotes continuing interest in Hispanic studies and culture.

McNicholas Theatre presents Hope Springs

The McNicholas Theatre Department proudly announces its upcoming performance of Hope Springs. The play will run November 6-8 at McNicholas High School in the Jeanne Spurlock Theatre.

2011 Grad encourages Science National Honor Society Inductees to pursue their passions

Congratulations to the 17 seniors who were inducted into the McNicholas High School chapter of the Science National Honor Society. These students have excelled in their classes and shown a passion for science-related fields: Cameron Goodin, Grace McCafferty, Caroline Frede, Allison Runte, Lauren Radtke, Sarah Hutchinson, Katherine Baillie, Brianna Lach, Gracie Mastruserio, Kaelin Timko, Natalie Cox, Annemarie Wolfer, Addison Russo, Kennedy Trapp, Lauren Beiser, Josephine Fortin, and Clare Goldbach.