2 National Merit Commended Students Are From Elwood

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School seniors Joseph Franzese and Brendan Harrigan were recently named Commended Students in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship program. Each received a letter of commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their outstanding academics.

Although they’re not continuing in the National Merit Scholarship competition, Joseph and Brendan placed among the top 3 percent of students across the country that took the 2016 PSAT, and have demonstrated strong potential for academic success.

“We are extremely proud of our Commended Students and recognize the magnitude of this achievement,” said Principal Carisa Burzynski.

Story by Syntax, Photo courtesy of Elwood Union Free School District: Principal Carisa Burzynski with Commended Students Brendan Harrigan (left) and Joseph Franzese (right).