Foxcroft School Students Recognized as National Merit Commended Scholars
Foxcroft School seniors Erica Johnson of Glen Allen, VA, and Caroline McLaughlan of South Riding, VA, were recently recognized as National Merit Commended Scholars in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
MIDDLEBURG, Va., Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Foxcroft School seniors Erica Johnson of Glen Allen, VA, and Caroline McLaughlan of South Riding, VA, were recently recognized as National Merit Commended Scholars in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Of the 1.74 million students throughout the nation who took the 2020 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, roughly 34,000 were recognized as Commended Students for their exceptional academic promise.
Foxcroft's Director of College Counseling Barbara Conner shared, "We are so proud of Erica and Caroline for consistently demonstrating dedication to their rigorous academics and this success on the PSAT. Their genuine love of learning is evident in and out of the classroom. Way to go!"
"Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success," commented a spokesperson for National Merit Scholarship Corporation. "Recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation."
About the National Merit Scholarship Program
The National Merit® Scholarship Program honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Scholarships are underwritten by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) with its own funds and by approximately 400 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC's goals of honoring the nation's scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence. For more information about the competition, please visit NMSC's website at http://www.nationalmerit.org.
About Foxcroft School
Founded in 1914, Foxcroft School is a college-preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades 9-12 and PG with a mission of helping every girl explore her unique voice and develop the skills, confidence, and courage to share it with the world. Foxcroft offers 79 courses, including 18+ AP classes and 5+ Advanced offerings, and a STEM program that inspires girls to pursue studies in fields where women are underrepresented. Foxcroft fields athletic teams in 11 sports and has a nationally known riding program. For more information about the School, please explore our website at http://www.foxcroft.org or call 540.687.5555.
Media Contact
Christine McCrehin, Foxcroft Girls Boarding School, +1 540.687.4340, [email protected]
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