Christopher Columbus High School
A Catholic School for Young Men in the Marist Tradition since 1958
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2018 National Merit Scholars Announced
Christopher Columbus High School is proud to announce that a number of seniors have received recognition in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program.
These Explorers qualified as one of the following: National Hispanic Recognition, Commended Student:
- Stefan Hengartner
- Javier Figueroa
- Jonathan Manrique
- Alejandro Rodriguez
- Gregory Valerius
- Ygnacio A. Garcia-Saladrigas
- Julian T. Lazcano
- Gregory R. Mesa
- Lucas G. Rodriguez
- David L. Trueba
We are also proud to announce that Stefan M. Hengartner has been named a semifinalist in the 63rd Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Stefan is among 16,000 semifinalists nationwide competing for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth about $32 million in total. He was selected for scoring among the highest in the state on the PSAT in 11th grade.
Lastly, we would like to congratulate and thank our faculty and counselors who work so hard to educate and prepare our students to compete academically for State and National competitions.
Christopher Columbus High School | 3000 SW 87 Avenue | Miami, FL 33165 | (305) 223-5650
Brotherhood, Faith, and Scholarship define the Marist Brothers Catholic education at Christopher Columbus High School. By making Jesus Christ known and loved and creating an inspiring academic and extracurricular environment, we prepare young men for higher learning and a life-long commitment to leadership and service through Gospel and Marist values.
Columbus is fully accredited by Cognia and is a member of the Marist Association of Secondary schools, the National Catholic Education Association and the Independent Schools of South Florida.
