7 Milford Students Commended In National Merit Program

MILFORD, CT – Milford Public Schools announced that seven students have been named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program, according to a statement from the district.

A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation will be presented by the principal to each senior who won the award.

The students are:

• John Azpiri-Sudusky, Joseph A. Foran High School
• Jakub Borowski, Jonathan Law High School
• Deepika Chitirala, Jonathan Law High School
• Xiomara Esquivel, Jonathan Law High School
• Devon Hines, Joseph A. Foran High School
• Alexandria Regan, Joseph A. Foran High School
• Connor Rizzo, Joseph A. Foran High School

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their
exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2025 competition by taking the 2023 Preliminary SAT.

“These students have proven that hard work and determination pay off,” Bryan Darcy, principal of Jonathan Law High School, said in a statement. “We look forward to seeing how they continue to shine in their academic pursuits and beyond."

“We are incredibly proud of our students who have demonstrated exceptional academic talent and dedication,” Max Berkowitz, principal of Joseph A. Foran High School, said in a statement. “Their hard work and perseverance reflect the values we uphold in Milford Public Schools.”