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- Student-Athletes Take Home Spring Fling State Titles
- Middle School Students Get Inside Look at Government
- WCS Educator, Administrator Among Top in Tennessee
- Spotlight Awards Shine on WCS Theater Students
- Middle School Athletes Win State Titles
- Educators Named CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence
- Independence High Senior Named US Presidential Scholar
- Honoring the May Bus Drivers of the Month
- WCS Students Excel at Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair
- TV/Film Students Win Regional NATAS Awards
- WCS Students Show Skills at DECA International Conference
- RHS Girls Flag Football Becomes Back-to-Back Champions
- Holocaust Commission Honors WCS Teacher
- District Celebrates Shining Apple Volunteers
- Youth in Government Conferences Teach Students About Politics
- HOSA Students Qualify for International Leadership Conference
- Students Win Awards at TSA State Leadership Conference
- WCS High School FFA Students Advance to National Competition
- Summit High Recognized by American School Counselor Association
- TV/Film Students Win at Western Kentucky Student Media Awards
- WCS Art Students Win National Scholastic Art Medals
- GMS Wins Battle of the Books for Fifth Consecutive Year
- Page Middle Makes History at State FFA Convention
- DECA Students Bound for International Conference
- Independence High Places Second at State Science Bowl
- WCS Media Students Win State Awards
- WCS Students Sing in Tennessee Honor Choirs
- WCS Robotics Teams Make History
- CES Student Visits State Capitol After Essay Contest Win
- Ravenwood High Becomes First-Time History Bowl Winners
- WCS Wrestlers Earn State Titles
- BHS Student Gets Research Paper Published
- WCS Students Break Yet Another National Merit Finalist Record
- Superintendent Golden Surprises Classified Employees of the Year
- BHS Student Named Finalist in Nationwide Science Talent Search
- Mill Creek Middle Students Win Big at Junior Theater Festival
- Mid, All-State Theater Students Announced
- TES Student Wins State Essay Contest
- PHS JROTC Students Sweep Williamson County Air Rifle League
- WCS Students Win Middle TN Scholastic Art Awards
- MCES Educator Named Reading Teacher of the Year
- WCS Announces Employees of the Year
- Grassland Middle Boys, Girls Sweep WMAA Soccer Championships
- NHS Band Director Wins Manilow Music Award
- Student Musicians Join Mid, All-State Bands, Orchestras
- Model United Nations Gives Students Inside Look at Government
- EIC Students Win MTSU Entrepreneurship Fair
- WCS TV/Film Students Win National Awards
- Ravenwood High's Principal Receives National Honor
- WCS Choir Students Join Mid-State, All-State Choirs
- WCS Students Capture Cross-Country State Titles
- Page High Girls Soccer Team Defends State Title
- WCS Bands Sweep Contest of Champions
- Page High FFA Member Places First in Nation
- WCS Educators Recognized by CMA Foundation
- WCS Middle School Athletes Win State Titles
- WCS Marching Bands Take Home Awards
- Students Earn National Recognition Awards
- BHS Debate Team Places Fifth at Nationals
- IHS JROTC Team Makes History in National Competition
- Celebrating WCS Student-Athletes at WILLCO Awards
- WCS Students Receive Seals of Biliteracy
- High School Athletes Win State Titles in Spring Fling
- WCS Middle School Athletes Take 10 TMSAA State Titles
- Spotlight Shines on WCS Theater Students
- WCS Music Educators Recognized by Country Music Association
- Schools Represent WCS at State Science Olympiad
- RHS Flag Football Wins Inaugural District Tournament
- Ravenwood High Robotics Wins First National Championship
- Media Students Win Regional NATAS Awards
- WCS Students Get Inside Look at Government
- Students Compete at HOSA State Leadership Conference
- Math League Brings Out Best, Brightest Students
- WCS Students Excel at TSA State Conference
- FFA Students Win State Awards, Earn Degrees
- Grassland Middle Takes Battle of the Books Victory
- WCS Art Students Throw Down
- BMS Robotics Teams Headed for World Championship
- CES Educator Named TPAC Teacher of the Year
- BHS, FHS Media Students Win at Western Kentucky University
- WCS High School Principal Recognized by State Organization
- WCS Music Students Excel in Spring Assessments
- Five WCS Schools to Make Appearance at State Science Olympiad
- WCS Speech, Debate Students to Compete at Nationals
- BHS, RHS Robotics Teams Advance to Worlds Competition
- DECA Students Qualify for International Conference
- WCS Supervisor Named Regional Coordinator of the Year
- WCS Students Earn Accolades from Tennessee High School Press Association
- Franklin High Senior Wins Brentwood History Bowl
- RHS Educator Named Geography Teacher of the Year
- WCS Wrestlers Take State Titles, Make School History
- RHS Girls Wrestling Makes History at Regional Tournament
- Honoring the Departmental Classified Employees of the Year
- Middle School Students to Perform in Honor Choirs
- MCMS Theater Shows Excellence in Music
- WCS Art Students Win Gold, Silver Keys
- WCS Students Set Mid, All-State Theater Record
- District Announces Teachers, Classified Employees of the Year
- Mid, All-State Choirs Announced
- Students Join Mid, All-State Bands, Orchestras
- Summit High Athlete Named Tennessee Titans Mr. Football
- EIC Honored by Tennessee School Boards Association
- WCS Executive Director Receives State Award
- Kenrose Teacher Named Elementary Art Educator of the Year
- Franklin Band Competes in Grand National Championships
- Middle, High School Students Attend Model United Nations Conference
- WCS Football Players Named Mr. Football Semifinalists
- HES Educator Named Honored Teacher
- Music Teachers Recognized by Country Music Association
- Students Outrun Competition at Cross-Country State Championship
- High School Marching Bands Hit Right Notes in Competition
- Page High Girls Soccer Makes History
- NHS Volleyball Wins Third Consecutive State Championship
- WCS High School Media Students Nominated for National Awards
- WCS Golfers Win State Titles
- Middle Schools Crowned State Champs in Cross Country
- Sub of the Month - Haley Harris
- Williamson County Schools Recognized as a Top Performing District
- Alumni Achiever - Mary Margaret Williamson, Summit High Class of 2015
- Fairview Team Wins Dixie Darlings World Series
- AP Capstone Diploma, Certificate Students Smash District Record
- Independence High Student Places in SkillsUSA Competition
- Page Middle TSA Students Place Second in Nation
- Page High FFA Students Reap Rewards at State Convention
- Summit High Student Project on Display at Smithsonian Museum
- Student-Athletes Take State Titles at Spring Fling
- Students Earn Seals of Biliteracy
- WCS Schools Help Drive Away Hunger
- Grassland Middle Continues Battle of the Books Winning Streak
- BHS Athlete Wins Gatorade State Player of the Year
- Media Students Win Big at NATAS Awards
- WCS Students Shine at Media Contests
- Science Olympiad Teams Win State Honors
- History Teacher Recognized for Outstanding Achievements
- Robotics Teams Qualify for VEX World Competition
- Historical Scholars to Compete in National History Day
- WCS Teachers Recognized by Tennessee Association for the Gifted
- Youth in Government Gives Students Inside Look at Politics
- Mathematical Minds Bring Home Awards for WCS
- Franklin High JROTC Team to Compete in National Academic Bowl
- Middle, High Schools Advance to National Technology Conference
- Franklin High Teacher Wins Technology Educator of the Year
- Independence High Teams Sweep JROTC Air Rifle League
- WCS Celebrates Employees of the Year
- WCS Teacher Among Top Educators in State
- Elementary Students Compete at Camp Mini Mu
- Undefeated High School Winter Guards Take State Championships
- High School DECA Students Advance to Internationals
- TV/Film Students Nominated for Regional Production Awards
- Independence High Artist Hones Creative Passion
- Summit High Artist Earns American Vision Medal
- Woodland Middle Student Wins National Writing Award
- Centennial High Student Named to All-State Jazz Band
- Students Represent WCS in Middle School Mid-State Bands, Orchestras
- CHS to Represent Tennessee at WorldQuest National Competition
- High Schools Receive United Way Star Recruiter Awards
- Independence High Takes Third at TN Science Bowl
- Page High Student Named Middle Tennessee Star Greenhand
- Media Students Shine at State Competition
- Grassland Middle Sweeps Basketball Championships
- Centennial High Wins Brentwood History Bowl
- Fairview High Wrestler Brings Home State Championship
- WCS Academic Excellence Continues with National Merit Finalists Announced
- Alumni Achievers - Peyton, Tristan Pisacane, Centennial Class of 2016
- Woodland Middle Students Wins Writing Award
- Fairview High Wrestling Makes History
- Franklin High Receives TN Pathway Certification
- Mid, All-State Theater Students Take Stage
- Celebration Continues with Classified Employees of the Year
- Celebrations Begin for WCS Teachers of the Year
- Two WCS Schools Earn AP Diversity Award
- Franklin High Band Director Named 40 Under 40
- Mid, All-State Bands, Orchestras Announced
- Students Win Scholastic Art Awards
- Students Named to All-State Choirs
- Centennial High Media Program Nominated for National Student Production Award
- Summit High Wins TSSAA Football Championship
- Students Named to Mid-State Choir
- Grassland Middle Sweeps WMAA Soccer Championships
- Summit High Named RTI School of Recognition
- Football Players Advance to Mr. Football Finals
- Three Football Players Named Mr. Football Semifinalists
- Cross-Country Athletes Earn Team, Individual State Titles
- Ravenwood High Girls Soccer Wins State Championship
- Brentwood, Nolensville Defend State Volleyball Championships
- Middle Schools Named WMAA Tennis County Champions
- EIC Student Earns Place in Entrepreneurial Weekend
- Page Middle Wins WMAA Golf Championships
- Educator Wins Distinguished New Teacher Award
- Middle School Teams Win Championship Titles
- Ravenwood High Student Wins Bookmark Contest
- Page High Athletic Director Receives National Certification
- Students Earn AP Capstone Diplomas
- Franklin High Student Earns District’s First IB Bilingual Diploma
- Centennial High PSA Tells Passengers to Buckle Up
- Student Songs Performed at Country Music Hall of Fame Virtual Event
- Theater Students Take Top Honors at Spotlight Awards
- Research Journal Publishes Page High Student’s Paper
WCS Students Break Yet Another National Merit Finalist Record
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Published February 21, 2023
WCS high school students have set yet another record for most National Merit Finalists in district history. A total of 78 students earned the title, breaking the previous record of 71 students in 2022.
This is also the fifth consecutive year that more than 50 students received the prestigious recognition. In 2021, the district had 51 finalists; in 2020, the district had 52 finalists; and in 2019, the district had 51 finalists.
"This title opens so many doors for our students," said WCS Superintendent Jason Golden. "We are so proud of them and excited to see what they accomplish in the future. While this award is given at the high school level, it takes hard work and dedication from teachers and staff at all levels to make these individual student awards possible. Our National Merit Finalists are a testament to the excellence happening in our district."
Students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Around 15,000 finalists were selected from the Semifinalists named in September.
As finalists, students will be in the running for Merit Scholarships. Those scholarships will be awarded beginning in March and continuing through June.
Congratulations to the students listed below:
Brentwood High
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Audrey Aulino
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Lukas Bowman
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Logan Brownfield
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Jesse Cai
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Colin Carpenter
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Rhys Clark
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Owen Coulam
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Brent Driver
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Dhuhaa Fazili
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Raymond Gardocki
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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William Hong
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Angela Huo
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Morgan Koerlin
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Nathan Lee
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Grace Lu
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Molly McMullan
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Reagan Nelson
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Landon Parker
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Corinne Porada
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Nihar Sanku
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Luca Santilli
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Zachary Villaruz
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Amy Xu
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
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Elaine Zhang
Brentwood High
Brentwood High
Centennial High
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Presley Anderson
Centennial High
Centennial High
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Sean Beyer
Centennial High
Centennial High
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Emma Burrell
Centennial High
Centennial High
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Keira Yocum
Centennial High
Centennial High
Franklin High
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Aidan Culp
Franklin High
Franklin High
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Leah Gallers
Franklin High
Franklin High
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David Haskins
Franklin High
Franklin High
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Joshua Murray
Franklin High
Franklin High
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Jack Parker
Franklin High
Franklin High
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Vann Schaefer
Franklin High
Franklin High
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Townsend Schultz
Franklin High
Franklin High
Independence High
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Ava Gordon
Independence High
Independence High
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Kyler King
Independence High
Independence High
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Rylee Lent
Independence High
Independence High
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Nathaniel Martinez
Independence High
Independence High
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Dalton Shults
Independence High
Independence High
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Lillian Valk
Independence High
Independence High
Nolensville High
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William Flanigan
Nolensville High
Nolensville High
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Darsh Khandelwal
Nolensville High
Nolensville High
Page High
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Bryson Boone
Page High
Page High
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Josef Dosch
Page High
Page High
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Abigail Koczaja
Page High
Page High
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Broderick Labott
Page High
Page High
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Cynthia Liang
Page High
Page High
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Pharris Livingston
Page High
Page High
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Elijah Ray
Page High
Page High
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Eugene Smalley
Page High
Page High
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Paxton Whitehead
Page High
Page High
Ravenwood High
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Gauri Adarsh
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Tyler Allison
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Emily Barnes
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Thomas Bork
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Varun Bussa
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Lana Cartailler
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Sullivan Dickerson
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Sharada Ghantasala
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Grace Gstell
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Megan Hopfensperger
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Andrew Kim
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Joshua Liu
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Shiv Mehta
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Ayush Mishra
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Ella Montgomery
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Matthew Mueller
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Aishni Nath
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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William Parodi
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Truman Porter
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Katelyn Rowan
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Andrew Salmon
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Adwit Satyawadi
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Kaitlyn Wojtak
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Cynthia Xu
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Linda Xu
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High
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Debra Zhang
Ravenwood High
Ravenwood High