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Congratulations to the 2020 National Merit Finalists!
February 14th, 2020

Episcopal School of Baton Rouge congratulates 10 National Merit Finalists.
- Sara Be
- Valerie Beggs
- John (Jack) Campbell
- Nicholas Johannessen
- Celia Kiesel
- Laura Kurtz
- Wyatt Laiche
- John Pojman
- Adam Reid
- Ian Sabolik

Episcopal also congratulates Trevor Heath as a National Merit Semifinalist and the following Commended Scholars:
- Sean Brooks
- Fabian Mbagwu
- Macie Sentino
These 14 students represent 14% of the Class of 2020. However, National Merit information only tells part of the Episcopal student experience. Students in all three divisions are accomplishing amazing things academically. Below are a few examples.
Upper School
Class of 2019 AP performance
AP Scholars: 31
AP Scholar with Honor: 18
AP Scholar with Distinction: 37
National AP Scholar: 2
Total students with AP recognition: 88
Middle School
Class of 2024 Duke TIP honors
State High Scorers: 13
Grand Winners: 2
Lower School
Louisiana Elementary Math Olympiad 1st place: 1 student
As a school committed to a whole child experience, Episcopal students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular activities. In all three divisions, there are artists, athletes and students committed to service.
Congratulations to all of the outstanding Episcopal students who are excelling in the classroom, on the court and in the community. Episcopal truly is educating tomorrow’s leaders every day.
The Episcopal School of Baton Rouge 2025-2026 application is now available! For more information on the application process, to schedule a tour, or learn more about the private school, contact us at [email protected] or 225-755-2685.
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