Taylor High School Celebrates 12 National Merit Semifinalists
Taylor High School is honoring 12 outstanding seniors who have been named 2026 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists — a distinction that places them in the top one percent of high school students nationwide.
“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.”
Taylor’s honorees are: Nitya Bhargava, Joseph Cooper, Travis Feng, Abhishree Gupta, Damon Hong, Timothy Hong, Daniel Kim, Alex Kwon, Jacob Ma, Sheryl Surawijaya, Sophia Tang, and Ella Wang.
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All semifinalists will now move forward in the scholarship selection process administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), established in 1955 to recognize and reward academic achievement.
Katy ISD celebrated these students and their peers from other campuses during a recent districtwide recognition ceremony.
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