boy and two girls holding certificates with AHS Principal Driver

Azle High School seniors Jack Graeber, Annika Birkeland, and Emily O’Neill have been named Commended Scholars in the 2026 National Merit Scholar Program. Students who earn the Commended Scholar designation scored in the top 3-5% of all test takers on the PSAT/NMSQT during their junior year, demonstrating outstanding academic promise.

While Commended students don't advance in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, they receive a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) in recognition of their outstanding ability and potential for academic success in college.

Congratulations on this amazing achievement, Hornets!