Madison DeFrancisco '25, Grace Prayias '24 Named National Merit Semifinalists

Mount Saint Mary Academy has reported that two students – Madison E. DeFrancisco '25 and Grace A. Prayias '25 -- have been named Semifinalists in the 70th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program Competition. They are among 16,000 Semifinalists who have been recognized for their exceptional academic talent and performance on the PSAT. They will have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered next spring.

Madison and Grace were celebrated by Mount Saint Mary Academy administration, faculty and staff on September 11 for this significant achievement.