Thirteen seniors from Little Rock Central High School have been recognized as Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program, marking the largest group of Commended Scholars from Central in a single year. This distinction places them among the top students who entered the competition nationwide.
The honored students are:
Adeline Batcheller
Rithwik Chittem Setty
Zaina Daaboul
Laine Farrar
Saira George
Manu Guribelli
Kabir Kothari
Alison Lynch
Chetana Mandali
Noah Orsini
Shalini Patil
Kevin Siju
Fatimah Yousaf
Each student's accomplishment represents a significant milestone in their academic journey, celebrated with a Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Although these Commended Students will not advance in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, the designation as Commended Students highlights their accomplishments.
Little Rock Central High School continues to support and take pride in its students' academic achievements, which contribute not only to the school's reputation for excellence but also to the broader educational and professional prospects of its student body.
Congratulations to these students!