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RCHS has 22 the National Merit Scholarship program
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Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) is excited to announce that this year it has 22 seniors who are recognized by the SAT / National Merit Scholarship (PSAT/ NMSQT) program. From approximately 1.6 million students in our nation these students are among the top 50,000 highest scoring participants.
Please help us congratulate the following National Merit commended scholars:
Alyssa Boback Matthew Carlson Avery Conte Chase Demier Kezia Dick Brandon Dodd Andrew Lee Justin Olcott Shreya Shubhangi Aubrey Stevens Carissa Tan
Of the 22 RCHS students who quali ed,
11 have moved forward to a semi- nalist status. Of the top 50,000 highest scoring students, semi- nalists are now among the top 16,000 students in our nation. They are the top half of the topone percent. This is a remarkable achievement!
Please help us congratulate the following National Merit semifFinalist Students:
Jacob Carlson Derek Chen Matt Chen Sonia Chu Calvin Ewing Brittney Hutchison Dale Kim Gloria Lee Amber Liu Isabelle Meredith Anila Narayana
The semi- nalists who represent a variety of academically talented high school seniors, have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $31 million that will be o ered next spring.
RCHS has the third highest number of National Merit quali ers in the state. Many schools are fortunate to have a single representative, and RCHS is proud to have 22.
This is a ne representation of excellence in academics. Way to go Jags!
National Merit commended scholars: Front Row, left to right: Avery Conte, Derek Chen, Matt Chen, Calvin Ewing, Dale Kim, Andrew Lee, Justin Olcott and Matt Carlson. Back Row: Jacob Carlson, Aubrey Stevens, Amber Liu, Sonia Chen, Anita Narayana, Gloria Lee, Alyssa Boback, Brittany Hutchison, Izzie Meredith, Chase Demier and Brandon Dodd. Not pictured: Carissa Tan and Shreya Shubhanji.
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National Merit semi- nalist students: Front row left to right: Jacob Carlson, Derek Chen, Matt Chen, Calvin Ewing and Dale Kim. Back row: Amber Liu, Sonia Chu, Anila Narayana, Gloria Lee, Brittany Hutchison and Izzie Meredith.