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Three Father Ryan Students Receive 2026 National Merit Recognition

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced that three Father Ryan Seniors received national recognition based on their performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

At Father Ryan, our mission is to be an experience of the living Gospel while challenging students to reach their spiritual, academic, and personal potential, and achievements like this continue to prove that our mission is coming to life across campus. We are grateful to have Henry, Cade, and Lucas as members of this community and look forward to continuing witness them, and all our students, discovering their full potential at Father Ryan.

President Paul Davis '81

Semifinalist

Semifinalist

Commended Scholar

Being recognized by such a respected national organization highlights the dedication and talent of these three gentlemen, as well as the invaluable support of their teachers and families,” he stated. “We are proud of Henry, Cade, and Lucas for their achievements and, even more so, for the outstanding character they demonstrate each day in the classroom and across campus.Principal Francisco M. Espinosa, Jr.

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About the National Merit Scholarship Corporation

The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) – a test which serves as an initial screen of more than 1.6 million entrants each year – and by meeting published program entry/participation requirements. 

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