NAMPA CHRISTIAN HS STUDENTS RECEIVE NATIONAL LETTERS OF COMMENDATION FOR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

November 21, 2011

Muriel Shannon (Caldwell) and Tyler Christianson (Meridian) both seniors at Nampa Christian High School, have been awarded a letter of commendation for their exceptional scores on the 2010 PSAT and National Merit Scholarship qualifying test.  A certificate of achievement has been presented to them in honor of this achievement.

This past fall, Muriel and Tyler, along with approximately 50,000 of the highest ranked students were recognized from a pool of more than 1.5 million entrants.   Out of these, only 34,000 students in the entire nation continue on to the point that Muriel and Tyler have.  As part of being awarded the status of finalist, Muriel and Tyler each qualify to name two colleges or universities to which they would like to be referred by the National Merit Scholarship Committee.  More information is available at www.nationalmerit.org.  

Regarding these accomplishments, NCHS Principal Kevin Rex said, "As this honor represents only about 3 percent of the national population that took the test, we are very pleased with the accomplishments of Muriel and Tyler. Their marks represent the dedication they put toward their studies and the outstanding level of instruction they have received while at Nampa Christian Schools."

Muriel Shannon is the NCHS Key Club Treasurer and is the Senior Class President.  She is also involved with singing in choirs and the Honor Society.  She enjoys reading, spending time with friends and playing piano. Muriel is involved in the community and has volunteered more than 300 hours at West Valley Medical Center. In addition to the National Merit Scholarship Commendation, Muriel has received the Bronze medal Congressional Award and is waiting to hear if she will be awarded the Gold medal Congressional Award.  

Tyler Christianson is the President of the NCHS mixed choir group, Xairo, as well as being the ASB Treasurer. Tyler is also a member of the NCHS Key Club and enjoys singing in the choir and playing piano. He has attended Nampa Christian Schools for all of his elementary and secondary education and his mother, Stephanie, is a 1985 NCHS alumni.

 

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