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Salesianum Celebrates Two Finalists and a Commended Scholar in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program
Salesianum School proudly recognizes three seniors for their outstanding academic achievement in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Brady Kropp ’26 and Adam Menicucci ’26 have been named National Merit Finalists, placing them among the nation’s highest-achieving high school students. Of the more than 1.3 million students who entered the competition by taking the PSAT/NMSQT, only about 15,000 advance to Finalist standing nationwide. This distinction recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, strong standardized test scores, and the endorsement of their school through a detailed scholarship application process. Finalists will now compete for National Merit Scholarships that will be awarded later this spring.
Brady Kropp ’26 and Adam Menicucci ’26 have been named National Merit Finalists, placing them among the nation’s highest-achieving high school students. Of the more than 1.3 million students who entered the competition by taking the PSAT/NMSQT, only about 15,000 advance to Finalist standing nationwide. This distinction recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, strong standardized test scores, and the endorsement of their school through a detailed scholarship application process. Finalists will now compete for National Merit Scholarships that will be awarded later this spring.
Anthony Polizzi ’26 was also recognized in the program, earning the distinction of National Merit Commended Student. This honor recognizes students whose exceptional PSAT/NMSQT scores place them among the top scorers in the nation.
We congratulate Adam, Brady, and Anthony on this remarkable academic accomplishment and celebrate the dedication, curiosity, and commitment to excellence they bring to our Salesianum community.
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Salesianum School educates and develops the whole person based on the teaching of Saint Francis de Sales, whose spirituality can be summarized in “Live Jesus.” As an independent Catholic secondary school founded by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales in 1903, Salesianum challenges young men through dynamic college preparatory and extracurricular programs to live as Salesian Gentlemen devoted to faith, community, and service.