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

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

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. 

    Where Art Comes Alive: McNicholas Students Explore Italy, France, and Belgium

    Some of life's greatest lessons cannot be found in a textbook. They are discovered standing beneath the ancient arches of the Colosseum, gazing up at masterpieces in Vatican City, or watching the sun set along the Seine River. This spring, 43 McNicholas students experienced those moments firsthand, returning home with a deeper appreciation for art, history, culture, and the world around them.

    A Friendship Without Borders: McNicholas Celebrates Its First Sister School Exchange with Argentina

    Nine McNicholas students traveled to Buenos Aires this summer for the school's first Sister School Exchange with Instituto Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves, building on friendships formed when Argentine students visited McNicholas earlier this year. Through living with host families, attending classes, and experiencing Argentina's rich culture and history, students discovered that the most meaningful lessons come from stepping beyond their comfort zones and embracing connections that transcend borders.