Tompkins High School Applauds 21 National Merit Semifinalists
A group of 21 seniors at Tompkins High School have achieved one of the highest academic distinctions available to high school students — National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist for the class of 2026.
The program, overseen by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), selects top scorers on the PSAT/NMSQT who exhibit exceptional promise in academics and leadership.
“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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Tompkins’ semifinalists are: Racheet Bedi, Arjun Chandupatla, Timothy Chau, Evelyn Chen, Gaoyu Chen, Haofei Deng, Grace Ding, Ryan Du, Jooni Hwang, Joshua Joiner, Abhinav Kanchupatla, Shreyas Kini, Vaishnav Krishnan, Sai Pavan Kukkadapu, Elvin Li, Ryan Lin, Sean Lu, Aahana Rao, Benjamin Van Strien, and Faizan Zameer.
These students are now eligible to advance to Finalist status and compete for part of the $26 million in scholarships awarded each year.
Tompkins High’s honorees were celebrated along with students from across the district during Katy ISD’s annual National Merit recognition ceremony.
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