Classical Academy High School students Ryan Maddox and Luke Niguidula have been named Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. They are among 34,000 students nationwide recognized for their outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). This distinction places them among the top 5% of students who took the exam. While Commended Students do not advance in the National Merit Scholarship competition, this recognition celebrates their exceptional academic achievement and dedication.