Westview Student Recognized in National Scholarship Program

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognized Westview High School senior Katelin Rutledge as a National Merit Commended Student in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program.

On Monday, Westview Principal Brian Allen presented Katelin with a Letter of Commendation from the school and NMSC.

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation were recognized this year for their exceptional academic performance. Commended Students placed among the top five percent of 1.5 million students who entered the 2023 Merit Program by taking the 2021 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

“We are so proud of Katelin and her accomplishment. She has demonstrated exceptional academic success, and we are honored that we have had the opportunity to help Katelin advance her education,” said Brian Allen, Westview High School Principal. “We look forward to seeing what her future brings.”

“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”