The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has named Montgomery Catholic senior Peter Riello as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. He will compete with the other 15,000 finalists across the country for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $33 million.
The selection process involves evaluating information about Finalists obtained from both students and their high schools. Included are the Finalist’s academic record (course load and difficulty level, depth and breadth of subjects studied, and grades earned); PSAT/NMSQT® scores; the student’s essay; demonstrated leadership and contributions to school and community activities; and the school official’s written recommendation and characterization of the Finalist. Approximately half of the Finalists will be awarded National Merit Scholarships.
Peter is currently a senior and has attended Montgomery Catholic for 9 years. He is a Section Leader and has been a member of the Marching Band for 5 years. He has won numerous band awards including Solo and Ensemble Festival awards, has been selected to the District Honor band all 6 years of middle and high school, and he was selected to the All-State Concert Band. He received National Hispanic Recognition from the College Board as a Junior and is a member of the Loretto Chapter of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta, the National Math Honor Society. Peter is an active member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Parish Youth Group.
