Sacred Heart School (East Grand Forks) senior Gregory Downs has been named a Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC)
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2025 competition for National Merit.
Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2025 competition by taking the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
"Those 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. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success."
Rak'n in the leaves
Tri-County High School (Karlstad, Minn.) students and staff spent a meaningful day giving back to their local communities by helping clean and rake yards for those in need on Wednesday. It was an opportunity for everyone to experience the value of community service while also having a bit of fun. Despite the challenge of the windy weather, the day was a success, and students learned a great lesson about the importance of helping others.