Ten Academy of the Holy Angels seniors have received national recognition for their excellent performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit® Scholarship Qualifying Test.
“This recognition is more than a test score. It represents the dreams, the desires, and the persistent hard work of driven students. It rewards the pursuit of academic rigor for the student and the school community who supports her,” AHA Principal Jean Miller said of this year’s honorees.
This year's National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalists are Kirsten Garino of Oradell, Ashley Hess of Cedar Grove, and Maya Sharma of River Vale. Commended scholars include Aimee and Maria Hannoush of Wyckoff, Amanda Hawthorne of River Edge, and Timea Papp of Hawthorne.
Semi-finalists from the Class of 2019 include Kirsten Garino of Oradell, Ashley Hess of Cedar Grove, and Maya Sharma of River Vale, all of whom will now be considered as potential finalists in the National Merit® Scholarship Program.
Officials say four Angels were named commended students.
Aimee Hannoush of Wyckoff, Maria Hannoush of Wyckoff, Amanda Hawthorne of River Edge, and Timea Papp of Hawthorne will receive letters of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
This year’s National Hispanic Recognition Program honorees are Athena Cenname of Garnerville, New York; Jillian Busetto of Pomona, New York; and Kym McGowan of Clifton.
Athena Cenname of Garnerville (NY), Jillian Busetto of Pomona (NY), and Kym McGowan of Clifton were selected to participate in the National Hispanic Recognition Program.
Pictured (standing L-R): Kirsten Garino, AHA President Melinda Hanlon, Amanda Hawthorne, Aimee Hannoush, AHA Principal Jean Miller, Timea Papp, AHA Dean of Academics Francesca Tambone-Puzio, and Athena Cenname. Seated (L-R); Ashley Hess, Kym McGowan, Maria Hannoush, Maya Sharma, and Jillian Busetto.