November 16, 2023 – Rosenberg, Texas – At the November Board meeting, the Lamar CISD Board of
Trustees recognized six students from the class of 2024 at Foster High School, Fulshear High School,
and George Ranch High School who have been selected as National Merit Semi-Finalists. This
distinction is awarded to less than 1% of the nation’s high school graduating seniors.
The six Semi-Finalists include Jake Miller, Jiayang Song and Ryan Skinner from George Ranch High
School, Lucian Webster and Rian Al-Naqeeb from Foster High School, and Brooks Bryant from Fulshear
High School. These students demonstrated academic excellence with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and
completion of the PSAT and at least two advanced placement exams.
The semi-finalists advance to the Merit Scholarship Awards, which take place in the spring 2024.
“It’s a great day when a student is recognized for their dedication towards their education,” Lamar
CISD Superintendent Dr. Roosevelt Nivens said. “I am confident that these students will continue to
shine bright and be an example for others.”
In addition to these six Semi-Finalists, 18 additional students from Foster, Fulshear, and George Ranch
High School were commended by the National Merit Scholar Program, and 350 Lamar CISD high
school students were recognized by the College Board National Recognition Program.
In addition to
academic achievements, these students represent diverse backgrounds from all six Lamar CISD high
schools.
“We are so proud of these students and all that they have accomplished,” Advanced Academics
Coordinator Amber Boston said. “This achievement is evidence of the excellence that exists in Lamar
CISD and a testament of our teachers who inspire them, our [families] who support them and our
Board of Trustees who provide world-class learning opportunities for all students in our district.”
To view photos of the National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists and the list of recognized scholars, please
click HERE.
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