Merrimack High School Top 10: Jack Pikora, No. 3

MERRIMACK, NH — It is Jack Pikora’s great honor to graduate third in Merrimack High School’s Class of 2023.

Throughout high school, Jack has been dedicated to all his academic classes, including 5 AP classes, where he found particular interest in his social studies courses. Jack plans to continue his studies at Boston College, majoring in Political Science.

Beyond academics, Jack has been dedicated to many extracurriculars at MHS. One of his favorite parts of high school was trying new things through clubs and organizations, for example, joining NHS and Badminton Club. Additionally, Jack enjoyed serving the Class of 2023 as class treasurer throughout high school and student body treasurer for his senior year.

One of Jack’s favorite and most rewarding roles was serving as president of Model UN, where he helped grow the club, taught parliamentary procedures, and made awesome friends. Jack’s absolute favorite moments of high school come from being a member and Captain of Quiz Bowl and Granite State Challenge, where he was a State Quiz Bowl champion and three-time Granite State Challenge champion. He would like to thank Dr. Campbell and his amazing teammates for the wonderful memories and the fantastic experience.

Jack would like to thank all the outstanding teachers that he has had over the years. Every single one of them has allowed him to grow as a person, and he will be forever grateful. He would also like to thank the Merrimack band, where it was Jack’s greatest joy to be an Alto Saxophone and Equipment Manager Manager.

Above all, Jack is extraordinarily appreciative of his Mom, Dad, and twin sister Allison for always supporting him throughout his whole life. Without them, Jack could never have become the person he is today.