SJA News — November 25, 2024

SJA News - November 25, 2024

CAMPUS NEWS

Students in Chef Hale's advisory present Jenna O'Farrell, the Executive Director of NECKA, with a check to support the organization's efforts in the community.

Practicing Gratitude

The following message was part of a Chapel Talk delivered last week by Binaca Hanson, Assistant Headmaster for Academic and Student Life, that celebrated the SJA community and the efforts to support our neighbors through our annual Walk for A Healthy Community, which included a food drive, baking fundraiser and a challenging hike to the top of Mt. Hunger by a Class of 2028 advisory group.

As we think about gratitude during the month of November, I think it’s a wonderful time to tell you about the results of the “Walk For A Healthy Community.” I want to thank you for your patience as we have waited for the final tallies and donations. It’s kind of wonderful that it has taken this long.

COMMENDED STUDENTS IN THE 2025 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Seniors Willamina Kantrowitz and Zackary Alamuddin have been named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Although they will not continue in the 2025 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2025 competition by taking the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.

Willamina and Zackary were presented their Letters of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation by Dr. Howell in Chapel.