The Rye City School District celebrated 28 Rye High School seniors during the Oct. 27 board of education meeting, recognizing their outstanding academic achievement with Rye Recognition of Excellence Awards.
The Rye Recognition of Excellence Awards honor students who have achieved at the highest levels in academics, the arts and athletics. This month, the district recognized two Rye High School seniors named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists and 26 named National Merit Commended Students.
Seniors Zachary Choo and Vlad Moscaliuc were recognized as National Merit Semifinalists. Approximately 1.2 million students entered the National Merit Scholarship Program competition by taking the PSAT in 2025, with 16,230 students nationwide named semifinalists. Less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors earned the distinction.
The district also recognized 26 National Merit Commended Students: Trajan Bea, Jonah Campbell Miller, Julia Carballo, Greydon Cast, Thomas Chen, Samantha Coyne, Catherine Dennis, Kayla Doherty, Amaryn Farr, Campbell Kaderabek, Morgan Kaderabek, Silas Kavanagh, Isla Keller, Griffin Lewis, William Morreale, Paloma Otero, Brian Park, Rajan Patel, Abigail Providenti, Catherine Puzzuoli, Jonathan Rotondo, Miles Silber, Emma Singer, Tayga Vural, Peter Wilmont and Rose Zicherman.
Approximately 34,000 students nationwide were named National Merit Commended Students after taking the 2025 PSAT, placing them among the top 3% of students who participated.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tricia Murray congratulated the students and recognized the hard work and dedication that contributed to their accomplishments, as well as the support of their families, teachers and the broader Rye City School District community. She also recognized Rye High School Principal Andrew Hara and the exceptional talent of this year’s senior class.
The students’ achievements reflect The Rye Commitment and the district’s dedication to supporting students as they challenge themselves, pursue excellence and reach their highest potential.
Congratulations to all 28 Rye High School seniors on their National Merit recognition and Rye Recognition of Excellence Awards.