Lakehill Preparatory School senior Brent Huggins was recently announced as a Commended Student in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship program.
Brent will be presented with a Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program.
Commended students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered thew 2015 competition by taking the 2013 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarshoip Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
"The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success," commented a spokesperson for NMSC. "These students represent a valuable national resource; 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."
Headmaster Roger Perry offered his congratulations to Brent on his recognition. "I hope this recognition will help broaden his educational opportunities and encourage him as he continues his pursuit of academic success."