News Post
Seniors Recognized in National Merit Scholarship Program
St. Joseph’s Academy senior Sadie Bozeman has been recognized as a semifinalist in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Another three seniors were named commended students by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. They are Sadie Yates Bowman, Whitney Nachman and Addison Willmann.
Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth approximately $24 million to be offered in the spring of 2027. Approximately 95 percent of semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and approximately half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.
Bozeman is the daughter of Kelli and Toliver Bozeman; she attended St. Luke’s Episcopal. Bowman is the daughter of Marcy and Brett Hubbs; she attended Our Lady of Mercy. Nachman is the daughter of Elizabeth and Leonard Nachman; she attended University Lab School. Willmann is the daughter of Bethanie Willmann and Korey Willmann; she attended Our Lady of Mercy.