By 1808Delaware
Olentangy Schools is celebrating the impressive achievement of 22 high school students who have been named National Merit Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. This prestigious recognition places these students among the top one percent of seniors nationwide, highlighting their exceptional academic performance and dedication.
Recognizing Olentangy’s National Merit Semifinalists
The following students, listed in alphabetical order by last name, represent the academic excellence of Olentangy Schools:
- Adari, Prudhvi (Olentangy High School)
- Anani, Shareef (Olentangy Liberty High School)
- Bowen, Adelynn (Olentangy Berlin High School)
- Chaba, Anushka (Olentangy Liberty High School)
- Gagrani, Khushi (Olentangy Orange High School)
- Ganesan, Sanjay (Olentangy High School)
- Grieshop, Ethan (Olentangy Liberty High School)
- Heitkamp, Grace (Olentangy Berlin High School)
- Hersh, Jacob (Olentangy High School)
- Kakarla, Vahin (Olentangy High School)
- Kandalu, Janani (Olentangy Orange High School)
- Li, Levi (Olentangy Liberty High School)
- Nittala, Hurshil (Olentangy Liberty High School)
- Parmer, Casen (Olentangy Liberty High School)
- Peterson, John (Olentangy Berlin High School)
- Rajamani, Rishi (Olentangy Liberty High School)
- Shetty, Aniket (Olentangy Liberty High School)
- Tong, Rachel (Olentangy Orange High School)
- Trivedi, Aarya (Olentangy High School)
- Viswapriyan, Varun (Olentangy Orange High School)
- Wang, Matt (Olentangy Orange High School)
- Wiskemann, Jack (Olentangy Orange High School)
Superintendent Applauds the Achievement
“These students represent the top one-percent of seniors in an already high-achieving school district,” said Superintendent Todd R. Meyer. “I am proud to have each of these students represent Olentangy Schools and extend my gratitude to their teachers and families that have guided them in their academic accomplishments.”
What It Means to Be a National Merit Semifinalist
Being named a National Merit Semifinalist is a significant accomplishment that recognizes students who scored among the highest on the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Only 16,000 students across the country earn this honor each year, making it a highly competitive achievement.
Semifinalists now have the opportunity to advance to the finalist stage, where they can compete for Merit Scholarship Awards. To progress, students must maintain high academic standards and meet additional qualifying criteria. Winners will be notified between April and July of the upcoming year.
Source: Olentangy Local Schools
