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CFiSd Students Named 2022 National Merit Semifinalists
CFiSd inducts 2020 and 2021 Wall of Fame Classes
CFISD seniors representing seven high schools were confirmed as semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, officials announced on Sept. 15, allowing academically talented students to continue in the competition for approximately 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $30 million.
Eighteen honorees of distinction were recognized and inducted into the 2020 and 2021 Wall of Fame for their commitment and contributions to the educational experience of CCFISD. The 27th annual ceremony recognized two years of Wall of Fame recipients, after the 2020 event was postponed.
The following students have been named National Merit semifinalists: CYPRESS RANCH: Miguel Alarcon CYPRESS WOODS: Tanvi Khandekar, Phuc Le, and Benjamin Yonas The semifinalists are among 16,000 students throughout the U.S. that placed among the top 1 percent of approximately 1.5 million students who entered the Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit School Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) during their junior year. To become a finalist, semifinalists must submit a detailed scholarship application, including information about academic records, participating in school and community activities, leadership skills, employment, and honors and awards. In addition to the scholarship application, semifinalists must be endorsed by a high school official and write an essay. Qualifying students will be notified of their final designation in February, with National Merit Scholarship winners announced beginning in April and concluding in July.
Dr. Mark Henry, superintendent of schools, served as master of ceremonies for the annual event, held Monday, Sept. 27 at the Berry Center. The Langham Creek High School Air Force JROTC welcomed the honorees and guests with a line of honor. Cypress Ranch High School senior choir student Alexa Stracener performed for all the guests. Fourteen CFISD employees were honored for their professional achievements at the state and national levels, along with four recipients of the Friend of Education award, which is presented to a community member who has made major contributions to enhance the educational experiences of CFISD students. The 2020 Friend of Education award was presented to: Lynda Zelenka, the executive director of Cy-Hope, an organization that rallies the entire community to “Make Life Better for Kids in Cy-Fair.” The 2021 Friend of Education awards were presented to: Jerry Ashworth, Senior VP & CEO Memorial Hermann Katy and Memorial Hermann Cypress hospitals Keith Barber, CEO Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Jim Brown, CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress The 2020 Wall of Fame inductees are: Sabrina dotson, dispatcher at the Falcon Transportation Center. Kathryn Haynes, former engineering teacher at Cy-Park High School. Lauren Hornbeak, biology teacher at Cy-Creek High School.
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Karen Smith, CFISD chief financial officer. dr. Michelle Pastorek, psychologist for CFISD’s Mental Health Intervention Team. dr. Kayne Smith, CFISD director of transportation.
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Jennifer Miller, director of cybersecurity, acquisitions and performance excellence for CFISD.
Joseph Thoede, lead parts technician at the Westgreen Transportation Center. The 2021 Wall of Fame inductees are: Timothy estelle, coordinator of secondary fine arts for CFISD.
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Sarah Lopes, head orchestra director at Bridgeland High School. Bill Powell, assistant superintendent of support services for CFISD. Joyce Simpson, school bus driver for the Falcon Transportation Center. Marney Sims, general counsel for CFISD.
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