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Eight Seniors Named National Merit Finalists
February 03, 2010 - St. Thomas High School seniors Joshua K. Abramovitch, Humberto B. Gilmer, Kyle J. Gurrola, Michael W. Mahoney, Ricky L. Mouser, Colin J. Rog, Alexander R. Rusciano and Chuan P. (Michael) Yao were named Finalists in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program.
These eight Finalists are among approximately 15,000 academically talented high school seniors who will have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,200 National Merit Scholarships to be offered in the spring of 2010.
In becoming a Finalist, these young men exhibited an outstanding academic record throughout high school, were endorsed and recommended by the high school principal and earned SAT scores that confirmed the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
St. Thomas is proud of these eight fine young men and their accomplishments. All are involved in a host of various activities, including participation as athletes, musicians, and leaders in their parishes, in Eagle Scouts and as members of the National Honor Society.
Joshua K. Abramovitch is a varsity swimmer, an actor in both St. Thomas and Incarnate Word Academy productions, a member of the Spanish Club, an assistant coach for the Special Olympics swim team, a student intern for Congressman Bill Archer, an Eagle Scout and a member of the National Honor Society. Joshua graduated from River Oaks Baptist School.
Humberto B. Gilmer, a graduate of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic School, is an actor in the St. Thomas Drama program, an Eagle Scout, and is active at his parish, St. Helen’s in Pearland.
Kyle J. Gurrola, a graduate of St. Cecilia School, is a scholar athlete playing baseball, the vice president of the service organization “Best Buddies”, Student Council Treasurer, a member of the National Honor Society and an altar server at his parish, St. Cecilia.
Michael W. Mahoney, a graduate of the Regis School, plays varsity rugby and is captain of the wrestling team. He is a parishioner at St. Cecilia Church.
Ricky L. Mouser, a parishioner of Annunciation Parish, has played on various St. Thomas basketball teams and is a member of the National Honor Society.
Colin J. Rog, a graduate of First Baptist Academy, serves as president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, is a varsity basketball player, an Eagle Scout, a member of the National Honor Society and teaches CCE at St. Ambrose Parish.
Alexander R. Rusciano, a graduate of St. Thomas Episcopal School, is a very talented musician who plays the violin for the St. Thomas orchestra. He is also a member of the National Honor Society and an athlete who has run for the St. Thomas track team and is a goalie on the St. Thomas varsity soccer team.
Chuan P. (Michael) Yao, a graduate of St. Thomas Episcopal School, is a pianist for the St. Thomas orchestra, a member of the National Honor Society, and an active member of The Ascension Chinese Mission.
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