Searcy School District was notified that Searcy High School senior Gaby Sledge, daughter of Joe and Tricia Sledge, has been named a National Merit Winner! The $2500 scholarship from the National Merit Corporation is given as a result of high academic achievement and helps move the organization’s mission forward which reads:
The mission of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) is to recognize and honor the academically talented students of the United States. NMSC accomplishes its mission by conducting nationwide academic scholarship programs. The enduring goals of NMSC's scholarship programs are:
To promote a wider and deeper respect for learning in general and for exceptionally talented individuals in particular
To shine a spotlight on brilliant students and encourage the pursuit of academic excellence at all levels of education
To stimulate increased support from individuals and organizations that wish to sponsor scholarships for outstanding scholastic talent
Congratulations to Gaby and her family for this outstanding achievement!