(West Islip, NY) St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School is pleased to announce the names of 5 students who have been awarded the designation of Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Commended students have earned scores that placed them in the top five percent of all test takers.
Samantha R. McDonough, Sean Connolly, Kevin Wasko, Christian Da Luz, Sara Michels and Principal Nan Doherty
The Commended Students for 2014 are:
- Sean Connolly of East Islip
- Christian Da Luz of East Northport
- Samantha R. McDonough of Massapequa
- Sara Michels of Levittown
- Kevin Wasko of Massapequa
The National Merit Scholarship Program is a nationwide competition for recognition and awards conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Over 1.5 million students took the 2012 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test last October. Of all test takers only 34,000 have been awarded the designation of Commended Student.
Principal Nan Doherty and Brandon Khoury
In addition to these five students, Brandon Khoury of Bay Shore was named a 2013-2014 Scholar by the National Hispanic Recognition Program for Excellence in Academic Achievement. The National Hispanic Recognition Program is administered by the College Board and selected 5,300 Hispanic/Latino students from a pool of over 259,000 based on a combination Preliminary SAT scores a grade point average.
“The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation”. Nan Doherty, Principal of St. John’s, added “we are very proud of these students and delighted that their abilities have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation”
About St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
About St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School: 1,700 students attend St. John the Baptist DHS, a college preparatory Catholic High School located on the south shore in West Islip. As part of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, St. John’s offers a value-centered education that recognizes the unique talents and abilities of each child, while fostering a school environment that challenges students to reach their true potential. Open since 1966, St. John’s offers a rigorous curriculum and extensive activity and athletic programs. Students have the opportunity to take numerous Advanced Placement classes and 99% of St. John’s graduates continue on to higher education. For Mission Statement and additional information: http://www.stjohnsdhs.org/
Contact:
Mrs. Trish O’Donnell
631.587.8000
