Jordan High School is celebrating a significant academic milestone, with 15 seniors named as 2026 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. These students have joined the elite ranks of high school scholars across the country recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®).

The distinction is awarded to students scoring in the top one percent on the PSAT/NMSQT, an exam taken by over 1.3 million high school juniors each year. The NMSC, established in 1955, identifies and honors exceptional academic talent through its long-standing scholarship program.

“These remarkable students embody the hard work and dedication of our Katy ISD students,” said Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership & Support Emily Craig. “This accomplishment reflects their commitment to academic excellence and the unwavering commitment of their families, teachers and school communities.”

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Jordan High School’s semifinalists include: Caleb Albers, Suchay Kommisetty, Pranav Ramji, Eric Yang, Murugan Jagan, Adleigh Krile, Truman Sun, Anitra Sen, Maggie Yang, Andrea Lopez, Saira Narang, Rishan Hemrajani, Michael Wang, Nathan Xu, and Rohan Kishore.

These students now move forward in the competition by submitting scholarship applications that include academic performance, leadership, extracurricular activities, employment, and personal essays. Semifinalists who advance to Finalist status become eligible for thousands of scholarships offered by both the NMSC and corporate sponsors.

During a districtwide ceremony, Jordan’s honorees were recognized alongside peers from across Katy ISD, celebrating their hard-earned success and the support systems behind them.

By Tiffany Krenek, My Neighborhood News 

Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.