For the second consecutive year, Fontbonne Academy is proud to announce that four members of the Class of 2014 have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Fontbonne Academy seniors Elizabeth Magnuson, Abigail Plouffe, and Sylvie Grenier have been named Commended Students in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. These young women are in the top 5% of students nationwide, as measured by the October 2012 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT).

Fontbonne Academy Students who were recognized in the National Merit Scholarship Competition (from left to right): Semifinalist Katharine Comber of Milton, and Commended Students Elizabeth Magnuson of Milton, Abigail Plouffe of Braintree, and Sylvie Grenier of Scituate.

Of the more than 1.5 million students who took the test, 34,000 are recognized as Commended Students for their exceptional academic promise.

Senior Katharine Comber was named a Semi-finalist, placing among the top 1% of students nationwide. She will continue in the competition, which culminates in the spring with the announcement of National Merit Scholarships. “Last year our semi-finalist became a winner, and we are confident of Katie’s abilities and know she will do well in the competition,” said Assistant Head School for Academics, Gita Kupcinskas. “Fontbonne students are well prepared not only for this competition, but for future successes; we are very proud of these exceptional scholars.”