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Pinecrest Academy Senior Named Commended Scholar

John Olah was recently recognized for his accomplishment at the Catholic high school's awards ceremony.

John Olah is a 2023 National Merit Commended Scholar
John Olah is a 2023 National Merit Commended Scholar (Photo: John Huynh)

Pinecrest Academy Senior, John Olah, was recognized at the Catholic high school's recent Awards Ceremony as a 2023 National Merit Commended Scholar. The National Merit Scholarship Program honors academically talented U.S. high school students through their PSAT scores. Nationally, this program is recognized as one of the highest academic accolades a high school senior can receive. Commendations are determined to have the strongest combination of academic skills, extracurricular accomplishments and potential for rigorous college studies.

Pinecrest Academy is a private PreK3-12th Catholic school, serving families of all faiths. Located in Cumming, Georgia, the campus sits on a picturesque 68 acres, one mile from The Collection at Forsyth and minutes from GA-400, Exit 13.

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