MFHS senior receives National Merit Scholarship recognition
Marble Falls High School senior Caroline Hewett was officially commended in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing in the top 34,000 competitors from across the country. MFISD photo
Marble Falls High School senior Caroline Hewett was commended by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. for academic excellence in 2026.
“We are extremely proud of Caroline and her accomplishment that has set her apart from not only her peers here at Marble Falls High School but against students across this great nation,” wrote MFHS Principal Patrick Hinson in an Marble Falls schoool district media release. “She is a senior who has spent her entire career here in the Marble Falls ISD schools and is a testament to what hard work and dedication can do for our students who set their mind and sights on achieving great things.”
Hewett received her commendation for placing in the top 34,000 out of 50,000 applicants competing for National Merit scholarships from across the country. She made her mark by scoring exceptionally well in the 2024 preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Test in her junior year. About 1.3 million entrants are screened each year to determine the 50,000 who will be eligible to compete for the scholarships.
Current MFHS juniors have the opportunity to participate in this test this year on Oct. 15 at the high school.
“If you happen to see (Hewett) in your classroom or see her around campus or the community, please take a moment to congratulate her on this accomplishment,” Hinson said.
The National Merit Scholarship Corp. is a nonprofit organization that awards scholarships to academically talented students to stimulate increased support for their education and provide efficient and effective program management for organizations that wish to sponsor college undergraduate scholarships.