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Regina Dominican High School Senior Named 2026 Commended Student

By Eleanor Schmerler-Rich
Vice President of Growth, Regina Dominican High School

October 17, 2025, Wilmette, Illinois – Regina Dominican High School announced that senior student Mara Swabb has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Mara is among about 34,000 students nationwide recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2026 competition by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

Although Commended Students will not continue in the 2026 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, the honor reflects Mara’s outstanding performance, dedication, and potential for future academic success.

Rooted in the Dominican tradition, Regina Dominican High School challenges young women to be independent thinkers; relentless truth-seekers; and confident, compassionate leaders.

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