PRHS senior Unika Mae Bailey has been named a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, earning national recognition for her outstanding academic achievement.

Bailey is among approximately 34,000 students nationwide to receive this distinction. Commended Students rank among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2027 National Merit Scholarship competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) in 2025.

Although Commended Students do not advance in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, the recognition reflects exceptional academic promise and places them among the nation's highest-performing students on the qualifying exam.

Principal Michael Susank will present Bailey with a Letter of Commendation from Paso Robles High School and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which administers the program.

The National Merit Scholarship Program recognizes academically talented students across the country, highlighting their achievements and encouraging them to continue pursuing educational excellence.

About Paso Robles Joint Unified School District 

Paso Robles Joint Unified School District serves approximately 6,200 students throughout northern San Luis Obispo County. Guided by its core values of integrity, accountability, collaboration, innovation, compassion, and belonging, PRJUSD is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered to discover their strengths, build resilience, and develop the knowledge, character, and confidence to thrive in their future.

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