Twelve Champaign Unit 4 high school seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. Principals Sara Sanders of Centennial High School and Dr. Montia Gardner of Central High School presented each honoree with a Letter of Commendation from their school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
The Commended Students are:
Centennial High School
Riti Bhosale
Nia Bolton
Ali Dastgheib
Tam Do
Katharina Fleck
Rebekah Kim
Jacob Smith
Safa Thameem
Central High School
Violet Abzug
Brady Hong
Adelaide Kota
Emily Miller
About 34,000 students nationwide earned this recognition, placing them among the top 50,000 scorers on the 2024 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The honor highlights their exceptional academic promise and hard work.
“These students represent a valuable national resource,” said the NMSC. “We hope this recognition will broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”
Congratulations to these students on these incredible accomplishments! This recognition reflects both their personal dedication and the support of teachers, families, and the Unit 4 community.