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THREE SENIORS NAMED NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS
After being named National Merit Semifinalists in September, Youran (Esther) Dai ’26 , Holly Hunter ’26 and Nathan Lindley ’26 applied for selection as National Merit Finalists. To become a finalist, the semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, and write an essay. After a review of their applications, Esther, Holly and Nathan were notified that they have been named Finalists, a distinction earned by less than 1 percent of seniors nationally! Of the students named Finalists, approximately 7,500 will receive scholarship awards.
Zach Berman ’26 and
co-anchor Jake Williams ’25 interviewing Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson at halftime of a Gilmour basketball game last year
Esther Dai ’26 Holly Hunter ’26 Nathan Lindley ’26
A RISING VOICE IN MEDIA Congratulations to Zach Berman ’26 , who was selected for this year’s Dazzle Awards Student Reporter Program. Zach was one of only four students chosen from 43 area high schools for this opportunity. The Student Reporter Program provides high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with the chance to learn directly from film and media professionals through classes, workshops and hands-on reporting assignments. Participants build interviewing and hosting skills, cover major arts events and receive behind-the-scenes access to professional production environments. The experience culminates in covering the Dazzle Awards PNC Red Carpet and Award Ceremony at Playhouse Square in May. Zach is deeply involved in media and the arts at Gilmour. He serves as president of the Digital Media Club, is the play-by-play analyst for GATV’s athletic programming and has performed in multiple Gilmour drama productions, showcasing his versatility as both a storyteller and a performer. This fall, he will continue pursuing his passion for storytelling at the University of Kentucky, where he plans to study pre-journalism.
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