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KINGSPORT, TENN. – Three Dobyns-Bennett High School students have been named as National Merit Commended Students in the 72nd Annual 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Those named as National Merit Scholarship Commended Students from Dobyns-Bennett are:
- Mulan Ma
- Kaylen Sowers
- Isaac Tate
“The staff at Dobyns-Bennett High School is proud of Mulan, Kaylen, and Isaac for being named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program," said Dobyns-Bennett High School Principal Dr. Brian Tate. "This recognition is a reflection of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to challenging themselves through the rigorous coursework offered at Dobyns-Bennett. This accomplishment is just the beginning of a successful academic journey for Mulan, Kaylen, and Isaac.”
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2027 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2027 competition by taking the 2025 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®); which served as an initial screening of program entrants.
Merit Scholar Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies, without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or religious preference.
For more information about the National Merit Scholarship Program, please contact the Dobyns-Bennett High School Counseling Office at (423) 378.8409 or visit nationalmerit.org.
Kingsport City Schools (KCS) is a student-focused, world-class public school district located in Kingsport, Tennessee, proudly serving students across Sullivan and Hawkins counties. The district comprises 13 schools, including a Pre-K facility, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, a high school program of choice, and an alternative learning program. With a total enrollment exceeding 7,600 students, KCS is dedicated to fostering educational excellence, empowering student success, and ensuring all students are college and career ready. To learn more, visit www.k12k.com, tune in to WCSK 90.3 FM, The Voice of KCS, or contact the KCS Administrative Support Center at (423) 378.2100. Stay connected by following us on Facebook (@kcsdistrict), Instagram (@kcs__district), and YouTube (@kcs__district).
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