Christopher Columbus High School

A Catholic School for Young Men in the Marist Tradition since 1958
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Seven Explorers Named National Merit Semifinalists

We are proud to announce that seven seniors have qualified as semifinalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program:

Matthew Rockwell
Emilio Valenzuela
Matthew Schutzen
Daniel J. Gonzalez
Dante Velasco
Christopher Costa
Rafael Rodriguez

Congratulations to these outstanding students for being among the highest scoring entrants in the nation on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). These academically talented Explorers will continue in the competition for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered next spring.

We also congratulate our excellent faculty for their work in preparing the students for the rigorous exams.

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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.