Arvada Students Recognized As National Merit Semifinalists

ARVADA, CO – Two students from the Class of 2019 attending Arvada high schools were recognized as National Merit Semifinalists, the Jefferson County School District said.

The honored students were:

• Madison Pixler, Arvada West High School
• Benjamin Brandt, Ralston Valley High School

In total, 23 JeffCo seniors were among the 16,000 chosen throughout the U.S. as semifinalists. A total of 221 students in Colorado scored high enough on the National Merit exam to make the semifinal round. About 3 percent of eligible students are invited to submit an application to earn "finalist status," the district said in a press release. Finalists are eligible for various scholarships and awards.

Other JeffCo students named semifinalists were:

• Jessica Oudakker, Conifer High School
• Ellen Wight, Conifer High School
• Samantha Bakes, D'Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School
• Cadence Fisher, D'Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School
• Emma Dukesherer, D'Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School
• Alan Li, D'Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School
• Rory Devin, D'Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School
• Ian Widmann, D'Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School
• Sydney Gilbert, Evergreen High School
• Colter Snyder, Evergreen High School
• Samantha Toeque, Evergreen High School
• Kai-Shen Deru, Compass Montessori
• Zachary Chorny, Golden High School
• Christian Glatz, Lakewood High School
• Kevin May, Lakewood High School
• Caleb Bristol, Chatfield High School
• Madeline Wessels, Columbine High School
• Cole Gibson, Dakota Ridge High School
• Samuel Mills, Dakota Ridge High School
• Emily Butler, Standley Lake High School
• Isaac Fernald, Wheat Ridge High School

Image via Shutterstock

Stay up-to-date on Arvada school news with Arvada Patch! There are many ways for you to connect and stay in touch: Free newsletters and Email Alerts|Facebook