Kirk-Jadric Qualifies as National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist

There's been an impressive "first" at York Academy, and we are thrilled to share it with you. Senior Ane Kirk-Jadric is one of 16,000 students across the county to qualify as a Semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program!
Approximately 1.5 million high school students enter this academic competition each year by scoring high on the PSAT/NMSQT. Qualifying as a Semifinalist means that Ane's scores were among the highest entrants in PA. Only three other students from York County also received this honor. Semifinalists are recognized for their exceptional academic promise. In February, Ane will find out if she has advanced to Finalist standing. She is excited about her success and says" I've been working hard to create opportunities for myself, and I'm glad it's paying off."
Ane will be part of our first graduating class and plans to attend Cornell or Virginia Tech and major in engineering. In addition to her Semifinalist standing, she received the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth High Honors Award, and was awarded second place honors in both Carol Hill-Evans' MLK Essay Contest and the Street 2 Creek Storm Drain Art Project. Ane's artwork has been displayed at WellSpan offices in York City and her street art can be found on West Market Street at the Rail Trail.
Ane most identifies with the IB attribute of being an "inquirer" because she enjoys researching things and exploring concepts that she finds interesting. As an engineer, she will also need solid math skills. She fondly remembers Mrs. Bray for the support she provided in Ane's learning and development in math. "I also appreciate the ability given to me by Dr. Baughman to complete three years of advanced online math through Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth," she says. "I do not think that I would be in the place that I am without having that opportunity." Ane also appreciates the size of the Academy and the access to school administration, including the Board of Trustees.
At school, Ane is a member of the National Art Honor Society and is involved in the music program. She also enjoys horseback riding, tutoring, volunteering at York Fresh Food Farms and serving on the DreamWrights I-Dream Committee.
Ane's favorite quote is from writer, poet and academic, J.R.R. Tolkien. He said, "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."
We are incredibly proud of you, Ane! We know that you will be successful in all of your pursuits, and we can't wait to see how you choose to impact the world!