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November 2026 issue · Community news

Westfield High School Celebrates National Merit Honorees

Twenty-four Westfield High School students have earned recognition in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, including two semifinalists and 22 Commended Students.

National Merit Semifinalists Alexander Stepanov and Emma Simpson with Westfield High School Principal Mary Asfendis.
National Merit Semifinalists Alexander Stepanov and Emma Simpson with Westfield High School Principal Mary Asfendis. Courtesy of Westfield Public Schools

Seniors Emma Simpson and Alexander Stepanov have been named National Merit Semifinalists and have the opportunity to continue in the competition for scholarships offered next spring.

Another 22 students were recognized as Commended Students for their exceptional academic promise: Anne C. Broaddus, Catherine Christian, Liya A. Colon, Nathan J. DeBole, Reean Dias, Matthew Hanlon, Cameron Hilliard, Alex Hu, Sonia Jansveld, Max Laskow, Hannah Lee, Justin J. Lee, Juliette Lerner, Matthew Logozzo, Cooper Panaro, Lauren R. Roszak, Madeline A. Schlitzer, Roshan Talati, Henry Weinstein, Vivien Xu, Leah A. Zaytman and Benjamin Zhou.

The recognition celebrates the students’ academic accomplishments as they look ahead to the next chapter of their education.

Westfield High School’s National Merit Commended Students.
Westfield High School’s National Merit Commended Students. Courtesy of Westfield Public Schools
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