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2017 Ohio Connections Academy Graduate Recognized for Academic Achievement
Ottawa Hills resident named a Commended Student in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program
2017 Ohio Connections Academy graduate Amanda Fairbairn of Ottawa Hills was recently named a Commended Student in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program in recognition of her academic achievement.
Fairbairn is among approximately 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation who are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students are those who placed among the top scorers out of the more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2018 competition by taking the 2016 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
According to statement provided by the National Merit Scholarship, “the young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success. These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”
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Fairbairn graduated in May from Ohio Connections Academy as a junior and is currently attending Bowling Green State University where she is pursuing a Pre-Med degree with a major in Sociology. Because she graduated in May, Fairbairn will not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships which will be offered next spring.
Ohio Connections Academy is a fully-online public school that students attend from home or wherever there is Internet access. The accredited online program delivers high-quality, personalized education for students that combines Ohio-certified teachers, a proven curriculum, technology tools, and community experiences—online and in-person—to create a supportive environment for children who want an individualized approach to education. More information about Ohio Connections Academy is available at www.OhioConnectionsAcademy.com.