Eight seniors earn recognition
from National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Front: Semifinalists Sam Smartnick, Tony Burns, Lauren Whitehouse and Matt Onders. Back: Commended Students Katherine Geary, James Marrter, Andrew Udovich and Kristin Sanchez. (Sanchez was also named a 2012-13 National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar.)
Four members of the Class of 2013 become finalists in scholarship competition
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The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced finalists in its 58th annual competition. Four Hoban seniors made the cut. Anthony Burns, Matthew Onders, Samuel Smartnick and Lauren Whitehouse will continue in the quest for some 8,300 scholarships valued at more than $32 million to be offered next spring. This recognition is based on their scores on the PSAT/NMSQT test they took as juniors, along with essays and recommendations. About 90 percent of semifinalists become finalists, and more than half of that group will win a National Merit Scholarship.
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Commended Student designation
granted to four from Hoban
Four seniors have earned recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their exceptional performance on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude test they took as juniors. Katherine Geary, James Martter, Kristin Sanchez and Andrew Udovich have qualified as 2013 Commended Students. These students are among the top 50,000 scorers from the 1.5 million who took the test. Although they are do not progress in the scholarship competition, many colleges and universities recognize this award as a distinction of honor. These winners are in addition to Hoban's four semifinalists, announced earlier.
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Thirteen from Class of 2012 recognized in National Merit competition
Finalists:
- Connor Lynch
- Ileana Horattas
- Lindsay Huth
- Jake Pelini
- Ryan Will
Semifinalist:
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Commended Students:
- Julianna Blischak
- Kristin Brennan
- Katherine Caprez
- Abigail Dankoff
- Caren Dieglio
- Mary Stalter
- Kellie Tomin
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Class of 2011 Hoban National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Students
Two members of the Hoban's Class of 2011 were among some 16,000 finalists named by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation:
Six additional students received the designatgion of Commended Students:
- Jacob Belair
- Mark Frego
- Kevin Geary
- Nolan Habel
- Deanna Klettlinger
- Kathryn Savako
National Merit Scholarship Program–a measure of excellence
Established in 1955, National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that operates without government assistance. NMSC conducts the National Merit® Scholarship Program and the National Achievement® Scholarship Program–annual competitions for recognition and college undergraduate scholarships.
NMSC’s goals have remained constant since its inception:
- to identify and honor academically talented U.S. high school students;
- to stimulate increased support for their education; and
- to provide efficient and effective scholarship program management for organizations that wish to sponsor college undergraduate scholarships.
Through these endeavors, NMSC, which is committed to maintaining the highest standards, has earned a reputation for quality and integrity. Since its founding, NMSC has recognized 2.8 million students and provided over 350,000 scholarships worth more than $1.4 billion. The honors awarded by NMSC to exceptionally able students are viewed as definitive marks of excellence. Recipients of Merit Scholarship® awards, Achievement Scholarship®
awards, and corporate-sponsored Special Scholarships have increased the nation’s respect for intellectual accomplishments and have contributed significantly to its talent pool of future leaders.
Students were eligible for the NMSC competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
Hoban’s semifinalists are Sean Cody and Justin Horning. Cody and Horning are among nearly 16,000 semifinalists out of 1.5 million seniors from across the nation, representing those scoring in the 99th percentile of all who took the test. These academically talented high school seniors continue in the competition for some 8,200 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $36 million, that will be offered next spring.
The Commended Students recognized by NMSC are Jake Belair, Mark Frego, Kevin Geary, Nolan Habel, Deanna Klettlinger and Kathryn Savako. These commended students are among 34,000 students nationwide represent those who scored at the 98th or 97th percentile of all students taking the PSAT and are recognized for having outstanding potential at the college level.
Since 2000, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation has recognized a total of 134 Hoban students, with 39 reaching Finalist status.
Class of 2011 Hoban National Merit Finalists
Class of 2011 Hoban National Merit Commended Students
- Jacob Belair
- Mark Frego
- Kevin Geary
- Nolan Habel
- Deanna Klettlinger
- Kathryn Savako
Class of 2010 Hoban National Merit Finalists
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Vincent Burns
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Mary Dieglio
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Jake Frego
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Alexandra Kepler
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Janelle Stalter
Class of 2010 Hoban National Merit Commended Students
- Lawrence Anderle
- Eric Antonucci
- William Darby
- Shannon Davey
- Alec Droba
- Brian Gibbons
- Rachael Hershey
- Mackenzie Kaser
- Elizabeth Melhus
- Stephen Veillette
Class of 2010 Hoban National Achievement Outstanding Participant
Class of 2009 Hoban National Merit Finalists
- Terence M. Hillery
- Patrick J. Kramer
- Andrew D. Padula
- Christopher G. Sarkis
Class of 2009 Hoban National Merit Commended Students
- Sarah Blinka
- Mike Horth
- Catherine Huff
- Ashley Markowski
- Evan Merle
- Charles Renner
- Ethan Scott
- Kyle Sokol
- Rachel Wischt
Class of 2008 Hoban National Merit Finalists
- Erin Armao
- Marjorie Cantine
- Caroline Dzeba
- Adam Gale
- Joshua Schnitzler
- Victoria Stewart
Class of 2008 Hoban National Merit Semifinalist
Class of 2008 Hoban National Merit Commended Students
- Courtney Chlebina
- Kathleen Davey
- Andrea Hinton
- Meagan McMahon
- Rebecca Miesle
- Maria Neugebauer
- Nicholas Reymann
Class of 2007 Hoban National Merit Finalists
- Amelia Landenberger
- Laurel Marshall
Class of 2007 Hoban National Merit Commended Students
- Genevieve Sharron
- Kevin Buehrle
- Erin Capitena
- Christopher Geary
- Andrew Bluebond
Class of 2006 Hoban National Merit Finalists
- Jon Bluebond, St. Paul
- Peter Mushenheim, St. Joseph, Cuyahoga Falls
- Erica Nunez, St. Hilary
- Jennifer Weber, St. Francis deSales
Class of 2006 Hoban National Merit Commended Students
- Amber Beery, Sacred Heart Wadsworth
- John Blischak, St. Sebastian
- Carli Calderone, Coventry
- Andy Drabic, St. Patrick
- Kristiana Dzeba, St. Francis de Sales
- Anna Edwards, St. Joseph, Cuyahoga Falls
- Daniel Garbinsky, St. Paul
- Timothy Garvin, Home Schooled
- Justin Hanna, St. Augustine
- Thomas Metzger, St. Matthew
- Anthony Quinn, St. Matthew
- Roxanne Sawhill, Coventry
- John Veillette, St. Sebastian
- Michael Voellmecke, St. Hilary