Syosset High School celebrates 21 National Merit semifinalists

During a recent government meeting, attendees began with the Pledge of Allegiance, setting a tone of unity and patriotism. The highlight of the evening was the recognition of Syosset High School's National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, presented by Assistant Principal Chris Buffini.

Buffini announced that 21 students from Syosset High School have been selected as semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Competition, a prestigious program recognizing academic excellence based on PSAT scores. This year, only 16,000 students nationwide achieved this distinction, underscoring the significance of their accomplishment.

The students honored include Derek Chen, Frank He, Marcus Oshino, Shan Hsieh, Connor Jin, Katherine Li, Simone Lim, Jasmine Lu, Yuyang Lou, Sunai Malhotra, Rahil Nabi, Lance Fung, Michael Wren, Corey Shaq, Khrushiv Shah, Jaisuk Singh, Samuel Wang, Xiaotang Wang, Joanne Wu, Katherine Yee, and Winston Zhu.

Buffini expressed pride in the students' hard work and dedication, emphasizing the bright futures that lie ahead for them. The recognition serves as a testament to the academic excellence fostered within the Syosset community.