Holt seniors named National Merit
Commended Students
October 15, 2010
Wentzville, MO
Two Holt High School Seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program. Holt Seniors Chandler Est and Lydia Harvengt both were named Commended Students in their quest for a National Merit Scholarship.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2011 competition by taking the 2009 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
“Recognition of high-achieving students is essential to advancing educational excellence in our nation,” commented Eileen Artemakis, spokesperson for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). “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.”
Lydia currently has a GPA of 4.13, has been a member of the Holt marching and symphonic bands for four years, is a member of National Honor Society and the Spanish Club. Lydia has also competed as a member of the Mock Trial Team and in May of this year, she competed in the International Science an Engineering Fair in San Jose, California. She plans to study Math and Science in college.
Chandler also has a GPA of 4.13, has been a member of the Holt marching, symphonic and jazz bands for four years and currently serves as the marching band president. He is also a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club and Mock Trial Team and has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Chandler plans to study Biomedical Engineering and possibly pursue a law degree as well.
From the Wentzville School District
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