05/22/2013 05:11 pm
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Release Date: September 26, 2012  

AHS Student Honored in NMS Program

Nearly 34,000 Students across Nation Recognized for Academic Performance

Allegany High School senior, Hayley Kurtz, was recently named a Commended Student in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended Students placed among the top 5% of more than 1.5 million students who entered the competition by taking the 2011 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

Hayley is among nearly 34,000 students throughout the nation being honored as a Commended Student for her exceptional academic promise.

“Recognizing academically talented students plays a fundamental role in the advancement of educational excellence within our nation,” commented an NMSC spokesperson. “The young people recognized as Commended Students represent some of the best and brightest minds in the country as demonstrated by their outstanding performance in our highly competitive program. We sincerely hope this recognition will provide them with additional educational outlets and motivate them in their pursuit of academic achievement.”


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