Two Bishop Watterson students have been named National Merit Semifinalists based on their performances on the 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

Noah Garczewski (St. Andrew School and Parish) is a member of National Honor Society and Student Council, serving as a senior class representative and Chief Editor of the bi-weekly student e-newsletter. He has been a member of the BWHS In the Know team, earning league all-star status for the past two years, and has volunteered at St. Andrew and the Catholic Men’s Conference. He is undecided on his college plans at this time.

Evan Schehr (St. Andrew School, St. Joan of Arc Parish) is a member of the BWHS Marching and Concert Bands as well as the Dungeons and Dragons Club. He plans to major in engineering in college.

Congratulations to Noah and Evan!

Caleb Kenney (St. Brigid School, Liberty Presbyterian Church) is a section leader in the Bishop Watterson Marching Band and Concert Band as well as a member of the Jazz Band and pitt orchestra. He is a member of the National Honor Society, was chosen as a member of the 2022 Homecoming Court, and has volunteered at Kemper House and with grade school band students. Caleb plans to major in chemical engineering in college.

Annie Melaragno (St. Brendan School and Parish) is Student Council Vice President as well as a Student Ambassador. She plays soccer and runs track for Bishop Watterson and is a member of the National Honor Society, Italian Club and Spirit Committee. She volunteers at St. Lawrence Haven, Westside Free Store Ministries and the Ohio Orthopedic Surgery Center. She plans to major in biochemistry, biological sciences or pharmaceutical sciences in college.

Luke Ponesse (Immaculate Conception School and Parish) is Student Council Treasurer and served as Junior Class President. He is a member of Bishop Watterson’s wrestling and lacrosse teams in addition to the mock trial team. He plans to major in pre-law at The Ohio State University.

Natalie Zesch (St. Agatha School and Parish) is Vice President and a section leader for the Bishop Watterson Marching Band and also a member of the bowling team. She volunteers at St. Agatha’s Parish School of Religion and plans to major in computer science in college.

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Check out these stories:

W. Kenneth Wiseman '71, an architect who has designed Olympic buildings

Charlie Wooley '72, who leads the Midwest Division of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Donna Swartz '77 who is bringing the Daughters of Isabella to Columbus

Dominique Hadad '16, who is working to reduce food waste in Columbus

Kathryn Conrad '01 Pisco whose organization has connected the world through service

Al Dopking '74, who is involved with horseback riding therapy