The John Cooper School Students Receive National Recognition: Ten Students Receive Letter of Commendation

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- The John Cooper School is proud to recognize ten Senior students who have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success. Each student has been named as a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit® Scholarship Program.

Commended students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program: Madison Burchfiel, Aiden Butler, Connaghan Hou-Jekel, Sydney Kelly, Jay Kodali, Alyssa Kuang, Ellis Miller, Beril Ozturk, Michael Tang, and Laura Trend.

“We are incredibly proud of our students who have been recognized as Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Their journey From Curiosity to Wisdom exemplifies the spirit of our school, where students are encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive. These students are shining examples of what is possible when dedication meets opportunity, and we celebrate their well-earned success,” stated Dr. Stephen Popp, Head of School, The John Cooper School.

The John Cooper School’s mission is to provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens and leaders, and lifelong learners.