Courtesy of Ruston High School

Ruston High School’s Gavin McCown has been named a commended scholar as he joins four other Bearcats who were recognized by Nation Merit last week.

“We are proud of Gavin for being recognized by National Merit,” Ruston High principal Dan Gressett said. “It’s an honor anytime National Merit recognizes a student. Gavin is a great student and we couldn’t be more proud of him.”

Of the 1.3 million students who took the PSAT/NMSQT, commended students placed in the Top 50,000 and about 34,000 are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.