National Merit Commended Student

Congratulations to senior Karinne Smolenyak on being named a Commended Student in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program. This honor places Karinne among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2011 competition.

"As demonstrated by their outstanding performance in our highly competitive program, the young men and women named Commended Students represent some of the most academically talented students in our country. We sincerely hope this recognition will enhance their educational opportunities and encourage them in their pursuit of academic success," commented a spokesperson for NMSC.