Four North Royalton High School students have been recognized as Commended Scholars in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. They are Penelope L. Bly, Akshaj V. Satyawada, Eshaan V. Satyawada, and Rafid S. Zaman.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. These students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2025 competition by taking the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
“"We are incredibly proud of Penelope, Akshaj, Eshaan, and Rafid for their outstanding academic achievements,” said Principal Kristin Hubbell, North Royalton High School. “Being recognized as Commended Scholars in the National Merit Scholarship Program is a testament to their hard work and dedication. We look forward to seeing the great things these bright young minds will achieve in the future."
Photo left to right: Penelope Bly, Eshaan Satyawada, Akshaj Satyawada, Rafid Zaman