Caddo Parish is home to 13 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists — the most in the region, announced Caddo Parish Public Schools.

These incredible seniors scored among the top 1% of students in the entire nation on the PSAT, earning them a spot in the prestigious 71st National Merit Scholarship Program.

The 13 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists include:

• Bryce Chandler
• Annelise Whited
• Maya Trutschl
• Ivy Joseph
• Elaine Lu
• Johnny Zheng
• Cruz Balderas
• Sutton Hardy
• Jai Koticha
• Nathan Tatum
• Ezekiel Forsythe
• Kevin Zhao
• Hashir Chatha

This honor is about more than a number. It’s about the dedication, hard work, and excellence Caddo’s students bring every single day.