By Barbara Scott
Staff Writer
Mark Jones, principal at Caribou High School has announced that Ezra T. Duplissie-Cyr has been named a Commended Student in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Aroostook Republican photo/Barb Scott
Ezra T. Duplissie-Cyr received a plaque for his accomplishment by Caribou High School Principal Mark Jones.
An estimated 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) which conducts the program.Although these students will not continue in the 2011 competition for National Merit Scholarships, Commended Students placed among the top 5 percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2011 competition by taking the 2009 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NNMSQT).
“Recognition of high-achieving students is essential to advancing educational excellence in our nation,” stated a spokesperson for NMSC. “As demonstrated by their outstanding performance in our highly competitive program, the young men and women named Commended Students represent some of the most academically talented students in our country. We sincerely hope this recognition will enhance their educational opportunities and encourage them in their pursuit of academic success.”
Jones stated, “The administration and staff at Caribou High School congratulates Ezra for this commendation.”
Ezra T. Duplissie-Cyr is the son of Tim and Tina Duplissie-Cyr.
