Farmingdale High School Students Named Commended Students

FARMINGDALE, NY - Two Farmingdale High School students were recently recognized as Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Program.

The two students who received the honor were Britney Pham and William Huebner.

The National Merit program recognizes students for their academic excellence and outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT).

“These two students are an exemplary model of the rigor and caliber of a Farmingdale High School education,” John Lorentz, superintendent of schools for Farmingdale School District, said. “We are proud of Ms. Pham and Mr. Huebner, and we look forward to following their future academic successes.”

The PSAT is composed of four sections: two Math Sections, Critical Reading, and Writing Skills.

The scores for each section range from 160 to 760, adding up to a maximum score of 1520. Out of more than 1.6 million students who take the test, only 34,000 are recognized as Commended Students.

Commended Students are eligible to receive merit-based scholarships to attend college, pursue higher education and advanced opportunities.

“The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” a spokesperson for NMSC said. “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."

Congratulations to Britney Pham and William Huebner.

Pictured from L-R: Farmingdale High School Guidance Counselor Cara Molina, student Britney Pham, Principal Dr. Samuel Thompson, student William Huebner and Guidance Counselor Francis Mayerhofer.

Photo courtesy of the Farmingdale School District