Bishop Ireton High School Announces Two National Merit Scholarship Finalists

PHOTO: Erin Markle, Catherine Green, and Mrs. Denise Tobin, Principal, Bishop Ireton High School; photo courtesy of Bishop Ireton High School

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ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Bishop Ireton High School seniors Catherine Green, daughter of Robert and Mary Green, and Erin Markle, daughter of Stephen and Patricia Markle, have been named finalists in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program, the school announced Thursday. Here’s more about the program, from the school:

The National Merit Scholarship Competition begins with the PSAT in the fall of junior year. Of the 1.5 million entrants, some 50,000 with the highest PSAT/NMSQT® selection index scores (critical reading + mathematics + writing skills scores) qualify for recognition in the National Merit® Scholarship Program.

Of the 50,000 students who qualify for the competition, there are 15,000 finalists. Becoming a finalist is the result of high test scores on the PSAT and SAT, outstanding academic achievement, and strong participation in extracurricular activities.

Finalists will be notified in the spring if they are selected to receive one of the National Merit post-secondary scholarships, which are supported and awarded by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, businesses, and colleges and universities nationwide.

Principal Denise Tobin said “Bishop Ireton High School congratulates Catherine and Erin, and their families, for achieving this distinguished honor. We are so proud of the standard they set for excellence in rigorous academic coursework and outstanding service to their school and community. We are blessed to work with students who exemplify the mission of our school.”