National Merit Scholarship Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

COMMENDED STUDENTS IN THE 2027 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Dr. Kendra Kenney, of Mountain Ridge High School, announced on Friday, September 18, 2026 that
Ethan Kwok has been named a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship
Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation was
presented by Dr. Kenney to this scholastically talented senior.

About 34,000 Commented Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional
academic promise. “Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding
potential for academic success”, commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a
valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools
play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our
nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage
them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”

“The Mountain Ridge Community is extremely proud of Ethan’s accomplishments.”, commented Dr.
Kenney. “He excels academically. Ethan is a well rounded student who has an exceptional
personality and is well respected by the staff and students.”

Ethan Kwok, Mountain Ridge ’27