BHUSD recognized several of its students for being recipients of national awards, including National Merit Scholarship and the College Board National Recognition programs. (photo courtesy of BHUSD)

During the awards ceremony on Oct. 15 at Beverly Hills High School’s “College Connections Night,” BHHS recognized its students for their remarkable academic achievements in the National Merit Scholarship and the College Board National Recognition programs. These students have demonstrated outstanding academic performance on the PSAT/NMSQT and AP exams, earning them national honors.

This year’s National First-Generation Recognition Program honorees are Michaella Anavim, Arta Hadikapourchali, Alexander Landau, Adam Lee, Tristan Odenthal and Siksaka Suriyasat.

The National Hispanic Recognition Program honorees are Caio Azevedo, Elisa Bonaparte-Wyse, Isabelle Corona, Phebie Krevoy, Kaia Lopez, Daniela Rabbanian and Joseph Rendon.

This year’s National Merit Scholarship Program commended students are Hayley Chechel, Christine Chung, Evan Egerman, Karina Kruger, Ruby Matenko-Lowenstein, Natalie Moon and Daniel Salkin.

The National Merit Semi-Finalists are Benjamin Bakshian, Tali Goldkorn, Vincent Li, Andrew Smiler and Sarah Zhang.

“We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students, whose hard work and dedication make them true ambassadors of Norman academic excellence,” BHHS Principal Drew Stewart said.

For information, visit bhusd.org.