PHX Reporter

PVSchools has announced the recognition of 48 seniors as part of the 2025 National Merit® Scholarship Program. The district celebrates 14 students who have been named Semifinalists and 34 who have achieved Commended status, distinguishing themselves as top performers on the PSAT/NMSQT.

The distinction of Semifinalist is awarded to students with the highest scores in each state. To advance to Finalist standing and be considered for a National Merit Scholarship, these students must meet rigorous academic standards and fulfill all necessary requirements.

A spokesperson for PVSchools stated, "To make it this far is a significant accomplishment, and we couldn't be more proud of all of our students!" The Semifinalists will receive notification in February 2025 regarding their advancement to Finalist status.

Among those recognized from Horizon High School are Caleb Selter, Isahi Soriazavala, and Gracey Having, who received Commended honors. Paradise Valley High School boasts several Semifinalists including Liam Albert, Kai Angelchik, Surbhi Chandak, Krish Desai, Keshav Mopati, Mia Vargas, Sajani Patel, Shravan Umesh, Carissa Willems. Commended students from this school include Musa Alam and others.

Pinnacle High School's list of Semifinalists includes Isabella Molina, Lauren Munzinger, Chase Sperry, Emily Tran. Several other students were commended for their performance. From Shadow Mountain High School Ava Maroulis was named a Semifinalist while Audrey Grass and others received Commended recognition.

This acknowledgment highlights the academic dedication of PVSchools' seniors as they continue their pursuit towards educational excellence.