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A total of 16 students attending high schools in Johnson County were winners of the prestigious National Merit scholarship.
This week, the nonprofit announced National Merit winners, each earning annual scholarships for a college or university of their choice.
The students earned this recognition for their academic achievements — based on several factors, including grades, the level of difficulty of their courses and their scores on college entry exams or the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
In Johnson County, students in three school districts were awarded the $2,500 scholarship, including: Blue Valley School District with 14 honorees and Shawnee Mission and Olathe School District with one each.
As superintendent of Blue Valley Schools, Tonya Merrigan said the recognition speaks to the quality of education and support in her school district.
“This prestigious recognition not only reflects the dedication and academic excellence of these students but also highlights the rigorous educational environment fostered within our community,” she stated in an e-mail.
She added: “As these students continue their educational journey, this recognition serves as a testament to their potential to make significant contributions to society, opens doors to future opportunities and validates their commitment to academic success.”
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👋 Hi! I’m Andrew Gaug, and I cover Shawnee and Lenexa for the Johnson County Post.
I received my bachelor’s degree in journalism from Kent State University and started my career as a business reporter for The Vindicator in Youngstown, Ohio.
I spent 14 years as a multimedia reporter for the St. Joseph News-Press before joining the Post in 2023.
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