Julia Pena, a senior at Joshua High School, has achieved a remarkable milestone by being named a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program!

This prestigious recognition comes after her exceptional performance in the 2023 Pre-SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, where she placed in the top one percent nationwide. With around 1.3 million students taking the test each year, Julia's accomplishment highlights her hard work, commitment, and academic excellence. Her achievement serves as an inspiration to her peers and reflects the bright future ahead for this talented student. She is now eligible to earn a Merit Scholar from the program.

Congratulations, Julia, on this well-deserved honor!