2 Warminster Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

WARMINSTER TOWNSHIP, PA —Two township students have been named semifinalists in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship competition.

The nationwide program has named some 16,000 semifinalists, or less than 1 percent of the nation's high school seniors.

Semifinalists from Warminster include:

• Anne M. Pallozzi (William Tennent High School)
• Brendan J. Annulis (Archbishop Wood Catholic High School)

Over 1.3 million students across 21,000 high schools were entered into the program by taking the 2023 PSAT as juniors.

Around 15,000 of the 16,000 semifinalists are expected to be named finalists, organizers said.

To be considered for finalist status, semifinalists and a high school official must complete a scholarship application with details on their academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received.

The 2024 awards cycle marks the 70th annual program for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

"Congratulations to Brendan J. Annulis, Class of 2025, for achieving the esteemed status of National Merit Semifinalist," Archbishop Wood said on Facebook. "This prestigious award is a testament to Brendan’s dedication, academic excellence, and hard work. Being named a Semifinalist places Brendan among the top students in the country, highlighting not just his impressive test scores, but also Brendan’s commitment to excellence in his studies. Well done, Brendan."

(Archbishop Wood Catholic High School)