Seniors recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Three members of the senior class have been recognized by the National Merit® Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) program as Commended Students: Grace Fechtel, Remington Holder, and Mary Metzger. 

Principal Bob Noll said, “I am excited for and proud of Grace, Remy, and Mary. We are grateful for their hard work, in collaboration with the support of their teachers and mentors, and are proud that their gifts and efforts are being celebrated in such a prestigious manner.”  

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

“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”  

National Merit Commended Students 

Grace Fechtel: Varsity Soccer Athlete, Hope Squad Leader, St. Vincent DePaul Youth Conference Member, National Merit Commended Student 

Remington Holder: UC Early IT Program Participant, IT Department Assistant, CyberPatriot Team Member, Bowling Athlete, State Science Fair Award Winner, St. Joseph Scholar, National Merit Commended Student 

Mary Metzger: Thespian, Cross Country & Track Athlete, Hands Across Campus Member, St. Joseph Scholar, National Merit Commended Student