Wes Taylor, principal of Lowndes High School, announced today that Nicholas R. Mizaur has been named a Commended Student in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), that conducts the program, was presented by Mr. Taylor to the scholastically talented senior.
About 34,000 Commended students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. These students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million that entered the 2010 competition by taking the 2008 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
“Recognition of high-achieving student is essential to advancing educational excellence in our nation,” commented a spokesperson from NMSC. “As demonstrated by their outstanding performance in our highly competitive program, the young men and women named Commended Students represent some of the most academically talented students in our country. We sincerely hope this recognition will enhance their educational opportunities and encourage them in their pursuit of academic success.”
Nicholas Mizaur plans to major in Anthropology and possibly minor in Bio-chemistry. He plans on becoming a doctor upon completion of his post secondary studies. Currently, Nicholas is looking at attending University of Georgia, UNC at Chapel Hill and Duke. |
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