Danielle Ashabranner ‘21 has been named a Commended Student in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program! About 34,000 Commended Students (top 2.27% of scorers) throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2021 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2021 competition by taking the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools pay in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of 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.”
"As a scholar, Danielle is a singular talent, demonstrating a high level of effort and quality in all she undertakes. As a leader, Danielle exudes positivity and confidence, setting a powerful example to fellow students that there is no limit to what women can achieve." — Mary McGuire, Mathematics Instructor & Danielle's Advisor
"Danielle is a gifted student with a humble heart. She enjoys serving others as an Academic Coach, STUCO Chairperson of Service, VBS assistant, and a buddy for students with disabilities at Camp Circle Star. She has earned the Christian Service Award at ND for her outstanding service to others. She was named the SEMO Student of Achievement in 2019-20, earning a scholarship to attend that school. Danielle is an excellent example of a confident, compassionate Christian leader!" — Jamie Pollard, College Counselor
Congratulations Danielle! We are so proud of you and your achievements.