York High School announced that several students have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) for their outstanding academic performance on the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).
The National Merit Scholarship Program is a prestigious academic competition in the United States that recognizes and awards high-achieving high school students for their outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Each year, students who score in the top percentile are designated as semifinalists, and from that group, finalists are selected based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and a recommendation from their school. Scholarships are awarded to a select group of finalists, providing financial support for their college education
The following students have been named Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing among the top 1% of students nationwide:
Noah Choi
Max Ejma
Olivia Glod
Abigail Mertz
York Community High School is also proud to acknowledge a remarkable group of students who have earned distinctions through the College Board's National Recognition Programs. These students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, earning recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program, the National Hispanic Recognition Award, the National African American Recognition Award, and the National First-Generation Recognition Program. Their hard work and dedication to excellence are a testament to the academic strength of our school, and we celebrate their accomplishments as they continue to inspire our community.
National Merit Scholarship Commended Students
Radovan Dardic
Amelia Huefner
Sydney Janiak
Aaron Jobi
Jonah Jones
Alexa Klein
Zhihanna Liu
Annabella Liutikas
Joseph Messersmith
Alexander Nowak
Brady Otto
Josephine Roubitchek
Zachary Saltiel
Saveen Shah
Evan Sun
Nico Thoresen
Natalie Tuerk
Charles Tully
Alison Widmar
College Board National Hispanic Recognition Award
Claudia Clark
Bradley Crisanto
Julian Dominguez
Lauren Fisher
Eduardo Galvan
Xander Gamboa
Kailin Mendiola
Maya Morales
Juan Novoa
Madison Pond
Aaron Rivera
Kristopher Saenz
Anabela Vasquez
Evan Zapata
Zachary Saltiel
College Board National African American Recognition Award
Lauren Fisher
Allison Poku
College Board National First-Generation Recognition Program
Yelyzaveta Boychuk
Maksym Lupa
Eduardo Galvan
Brady Otto
These students have displayed exceptional academic promise through their hard work and dedication. Their recognition as Semifinalists and Commended Students reflects not only their individual achievements but also their commitment to academic excellence. All these groups represent a significant accomplishment, and York High School is excited to support their continued success as they pursue future educational opportunities.