Congratulations to National Merit Commended Scholars

Commended Bishop Feehan Students in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program

Principal Bill Runey announced that eight Bishop Feehan High School students have been named Commended Students in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program.  The recipients are Benjamin Adams (Mansfield), Michael Giuliano (Foxboro), Lisa Landry (N. Attleboro), Meghan Looney (Mansfield), Rachel Riendeau (Pawtucket), Daniel Sholes (Mansfield), Sean Werkheiser (N. Attleboro), and Renee Wood (N. Attleboro).  A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) will be presented by Runey to these scholastically talented seniors. 

Approximately 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.  These Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.4 million students who entered the 2008 competition by taking the 2006 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

“The young people named Commended Students in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program are distinguished by their strong academic performance in this rigorous competition,” commented a spokesperson for the NMSC.  “Our nation’s pursuit of educational excellence can be furthered by publicly honoring these outstanding students and by acknowledging the important role schools play in fostering their development.  We hope that this recognition will contribute to their educational opportunities and encourage all students to strive to realize their potential.”

National Merit Scholarship Commended Students are seated from left: Benjamin Adams, Lisa Landry, Sean Werkheiser, Meghan Looney, and Michael Giuliano.  Standing from left: Daniel Sholes, Rachel Riendeau, Principal Bill Runey, and Renee Wood.