Valley Forge Military Academy Cadets Che & Jesus named Commended Students in 2016 National Merit(R) Scholarship Program

Valley Forge Military Academy Cadets Che & Jesus named Commended Students in 2016 National Merit® Scholarship Program

Wayne, PA – September 29, 2015 Valley Forge Military Academy Principal, Mrs. Sandra Young, announced today that Cadets Zongda Che (Pennington, NJ) and Elias Jesus (Plano, TX) have been named Commended Students in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from Valley Forge Military Academy (VFMA) and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by Mrs. Young to these scholastically talented seniors.

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2016 competition for National Merit Scholarship Awards, Commmended Students Che and Jesus placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2016 competition by taking the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).

“The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “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. we hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”

Valley Forge Military Academy and College (VFMAC) is an international leadership institute, comprised of a middle school (grades 7-8), high school (grades 9-12), and college. Located in Wayne, PA, 12 miles from Philadelphia, VFMAC offers commuting, day, and boarding options. Students are immersed in a unique educational experience centered on academic excellence, personal motivation, and character that helps them reach their academic potential to achieve success in the classroom and beyond. From its cadet ranks, to competitive PIAA and NJCAA athletics, to its award winning equestrian program, VFMAC teaches students leadership and responsibility in practical ways.