Ossining Honors Three Seniors as Commended Students

Ossining High School proudly announces that three of its outstanding seniors, Katelyn Battacharia, Aiden Fel, and Gabriel Sankar, have been recognized as Commended Students in the prestigious 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. This commendation is a reflection of their exceptional academic promise and their commitment to scholastic excellence. A Letter of Commendation from Ossining High School and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) will be presented to these admirable scholars by Principal LaToya Langley in a special ceremony.

Approximately 34,000 Commended Students from across the nation have been selected for this honor. While they will not advance in the 2024 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, these Commended Students stand among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2024 competition by excelling in the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).

"We are immensely proud to recognize the accomplishments of Katelyn, Aiden, and Gabriel as Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program," said OHS Principal LaToya Langley. "Their dedication and commitment to academic excellence demonstrate outstanding potential for future success. These commendable students represent a valuable national resource, and we are confident that their bright futures will continue to shine."

Interim Superintendent Mar Fox Alter emphasized the crucial role of the school district in nurturing these students' academic development, saying, "The Ossining School District plays a pivotal role in shaping the academic journeys of these exceptional scholars. Their recognition as Commended Students underscores the importance of our commitment to educational excellence. This recognition will not only broaden their educational opportunities but also serve as a motivating force as they continue their pursuit of academic success."

These exceptional achievements reflect Ossining High School's unwavering commitment to providing students with the tools and support they need to excel academically, setting them on a path toward a bright and promising future.