ON CAMPUS – NEWS BRIEFS

National Merit Scholars

Six members of the Class of 2023 earned recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit Scholars performed in the top percentiles on last year’s PSAT. Approximately 16,000 high school seniors nationwide are named as semifinalists, which qualifies them to compete for 7,250 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million for the next steps in their education. Pictured left to right: Yuri Batan, Riley Carlin, Evan Hugge, Michael Mathis (National Indigenous Award Recognition), Peter Onder, Jalen Riad

Environmental Science Field Study

Senior environmental science students embarked on a yearlong field study in conjunction with Litzsinger Road Ecology Center. In September, LREC Director Dr. Bob Coulter visited Priory to discuss the upcoming events. In December, Ally Stevens, an architectural and civil engineer project manager, discussed sustainability, environmental impacts of construction, and college and career opportunities (she is a graduate of Missouri University of Science and Technology).

Form I and Form II Retreat

Our 7th and 8th grade students spent several days on retreat at Camp Ondessonk.

Freshmen Retreat

Freshmen enjoyed their class retreat at Babler State Park, taking some time away from the classroom to deepen their friendships, develop leadership skills, and devote time to prayer and reflection.