At the LTHS D205 Board of Education meeting on November 18, 2024, twelve senior students were acknowledged for being named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. East Campus Principal Dr. Jacqueline Johnson presented letters of Commendation to these students from both LTHS D205 and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which organizes the program.
The recognition took place before the LTHS D205 District Board Meeting. Although these students will not advance in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, they are among approximately 34,000 Commended Students nationwide who have been recognized for their exceptional academic potential.
The honored students are Jacob R. Bobek, James A. Byers, Michael W. Dierkes, Cat Frischkorn, Aidan M. Gerritsen, Abigail K. Hogan, Caden S. Nommensen, James A. Novak, Kevin D. Smolinski, Kayden A. Tigges, Jason R. Witek, and Justin M. Worachek.