The principal, Kevin McKenna, of Milford High School, announced today that Gavin Hess has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. The principal will present a Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, to these scholastically talented seniors.
About 34,000 Commended Students nationwide are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2026 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2026 competition by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).
“This young man, being named a Commended Student, has demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “This student represents a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments and the key role their schools play in their academic development is vital to advancing educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”