Upper Dublin National Merit honorees and Superintendent Dr. Laurie Smith following their recognition at the Upper Dublin Board of School Directors meeting. Credit: Upper Dublin School District.
Upper Dublin High School has plenty to celebrate this fall! A total of 22 outstanding students have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program for their exceptional academic performance, an honor that places them among the brightest young scholars in the nation.
Of these honorees, seven students earned the prestigious title of National Merit Semifinalist, placing them in the top one percent of more than 1.3 million students who took the PSAT/NMSQT last year.
“We are delighted to celebrate our National Merit honorees,” said Dr. Laurie Smith, Superintendent of Schools. “Their remarkable achievements reflect both their dedication and ability, as well as the exceptional educational foundation provided by Upper Dublin Schools.”
The 2025 National Merit Semifinalists from Upper Dublin High School are:
In addition, 15 students were recognized as National Merit Commended Scholars, a distinction awarded to students who rank among the top 50,000 scorers nationwide.
Upper Dublin’s National Merit Commended students are:
These remarkable students were celebrated during the Upper Dublin Board of School Directors meeting on October 27, 2025, where family members, teachers, and administrators applauded their hard work and dedication.
The National Merit recognition is one of the most respected academic honors in the country, highlighting students who demonstrate strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and writing skills. Many Semifinalists go on to compete for National Merit Scholarships, awarded each spring.
