Students meet requirements for National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
St. Bernard Students meet National Merit Scholarship requirementsThree Saint Bernard Preparatory School students, who took this year’s Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test , met requirements to enter the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Kristin N. Meyer, John L. Odle and Nino C. Yutiamco are among the 50,000 students who have qualified for this program. About 16,000 students will be named National Merit Program Semifinalist, representing the top scorers in each state, and approximately 34,000 other high scorers will be commended for their performance on the PSAT/NMSQT. Semifinalist and Commended Students in the 2009 program will learn of their standing in September.
“These students have been with us for three years, and we are pleased to see them achieve at this level,” Headmaster Fr. Joel said. “They represent ten percent of our junior class.”
Kristin Meyer of Bremen, Alabama, is the daughter of Ms. Mary Sullivan. While at St. Bernard, Kristin has been involved in many leadership programs such as the Model UN – Vice-President; Cullman Youth Leadership; and Hugh O’Bryan Youth Leadership. Kiki, as she is known by her friends, has volunteered at the Bloomin’ Festival, animal shelter, and sunshine center . Last summer she took a mission trip to Kenya as part of a cultural exchange program. She actively participates on the school’s scholars bowl team, basketball, volleyball, and softball team. Kiki is a member of Junior Classical League, Mu Alpha Theta, and National Honor Society.
John Odle is the son of Jack and Sheryl Odle of Birmingham, Alabama. During the course of John’s three years at St. Bernard, he has been involved with Scholars Bowl, Knights of the Altar, and the Junior Classical League. He has served the baseball team as captain, and was awarded the outstanding pitcher award his freshman year. He also plays basketball, football, and participates on the cross country team. John has many service hours for volunteering to teach baseball, mentoring students and working at the school’s annual Bloomin’ Festival. He was awarded the Manga Cum Laude Award for his achievement on the National Latin Exam.
Nino Yutiamco is the son of Ronald and Eden Yutiamco of Boaz, Alabama. A leader, Nino has served as a floor supervisor in the residence hall at the school as well as a member of Model UN. He is currently the captain of the scholars’ bowl team, and holds an office in the Pro-Life Club, and National Junior Classical League. He is captain of the cross country and tennis team. Nino was recently honored with the highest average in Anatomy and Physiology, Honors English and Pre-Calculus. Nino is community minded and has volunteered his time to assist with scholars bowl tournaments, confirmation retreats, and Bloomin’ Festival. Nino also enjoys volunteering at the senior center.
