Twenty-six seniors from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky have been recognized as semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Competition, breaking the 2019 record of the most students recognized in a single school year in the program’s history.
Since The Gatton Academy’s inception in 2007, a total of 223 students have been named National Merit Semifinalists.
“These students are remarkable in so many ways, not just in academics. They are great people and contributing community members. I am proud of the people they are and the citizens they are becoming,” stated Dr. Lynette Breedlove, Director of The Gatton Academy. “Kentucky is full of exceptional students. These students’ school districts have worked hard to provide them with a solid foundation launching them towards excellence.”