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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. 

    McNicholas Recognizes Academic Top Ten for the Class of 2026
    McNicholas High School proudly celebrates the Academic Top Ten of the Class of 2026, recognizing students who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in the classroom while making a lasting impact on the school community through leadership, service, and involvement.

    Natalie Cox, Josephine Fortin, Sarah Hutchinson, Grace McCafferty, Lauren Radtke, Allison Runte, Addison Russo, Kaelin Timko, Kennedy Trapp, and Annemarie Wolfer.

    Class of 2026 Shines at Arts Signing Day

    Yesterday, we celebrated our talented arts students during Arts Signing Day. The Class of 2026 includes seven students earning the Ohio Arts Honor Diploma, twelve students who studied art all four years at McNicholas, and nine students who will continue their education in an arts-related field. Congratulations to these talented young people!

    Jolene Esz Named AACC Teacher of the Year

    For Jolene Esz, teaching has never been just a job. It is a calling rooted in community, service, and a deep commitment to helping students grow. This year, that dedication was recognized in a meaningful way as she was named Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year.