Oldenburg Academy Student Named Commended Student in 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program

Approximately 34,000 Commended Students across the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.

Lydia Ehrhard. Photo provided.

(Oldenburg, Ind.) - Oldenburg Academy Principal Jill Hollins has announced that Lydia Ehrhard, a senior at Oldenburg Academy, has been named a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Ehrhard, the daughter of Joseph and Michelle Ehrhard, of West Harrison, is being recognized for her outstanding academic performance and exceptional potential for continued success.

About 34,000 students throughout the nation are being recognized as Commended Students in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. These 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).

Although Commended Students will not continue in the 2027 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, this recognition reflects their strong academic promise and achievement.

“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation.”

“We are incredibly proud of Lydia and this well-deserved recognition,” said Principal Jill Hollins. “Being named a Commended Student is a significant academic accomplishment, and it reflects not only Lydia’s ability, but also the commitment and hard work she has put into her education. She consistently challenges herself to do her best, and we are excited to celebrate this achievement with her. Lydia represents the academic excellence and spirit we value at Oldenburg Academy, and we look forward to seeing all that she will accomplish in the future.”