Notre Dame Senior Nicholas Dial named National Merit Semifinalist
KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – Notre Dame Regional High School senior Nicholas Dial has been named a semifinalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing him among the top 1% of high school seniors nationwide.
Dial will now have the opportunity to advance to the finalist level and compete for one of nearly 7,000 scholarships valued at a combined $26 million to be awarded next spring.
School officials praised Dial for his academic achievement and recognition on the national stage.
More information about the National Merit Scholarship Program is available at notredamehighschool.org
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