<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1BmyH9_1FbAymSY00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1BmyH9_1FbAymSY00" width="1765" height="1175" ><figcaption>Pasco School District</figcaption></figure>PASCO, Wash. — Pasco High School senior Jacquelyn Valdez earned recognition as a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.Her score on the PSAT/NMSQT placed her among about the top 3% of students who entered the national program. The honor recognized strong academic performance on the exam.Valdez prepared for the test by studying for six months. She also credited challenging calculus and science classes with helping her reach the milestone.Academic achievement also ran in her family. Her three older sisters earned National Merit recognition as well.At Pasco High School, Valdez took part in jazz band, wind ensemble, marching band, cross country, Drama Club and National Honor Society.After graduation, she plans to study biology and work toward a career in the medical field.</div></body>

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PASCO, Wash. — Pasco High School senior Jacquelyn Valdez earned recognition as a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. Her score on the PSAT/NMSQT placed her among about the top 3% of students who entered the national program. The honor recognized strong academic performance on the exam.

Pasco senior earns National Merit commendation

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PASCO, Wash. — Pasco High School senior Jacquelyn Valdez earned recognition as a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. Her scor

Pasco senior earns National Merit commendation

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