Class of 2025 National Merit Scholarship Students Honored

October 28, 2024

Sixteen students in the Bishop Kelley Class of 2025 have been honored by the National Merit Scholarship Program based on their exceptional performance through College Board testing.


The seniors include five National Merit Semi-finalists, three National Merit Commended Scholars, two National Merit Hispanic Scholars, four National Merit Indigenous Scholars, two National Merit First Generation Scholars, and one National Merit African American Scholar.


The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognizes students from throughout the United States who demonstrate outstanding intellectual ability and strong academic potential for collegiate success.  Some become candidates for special scholarships offered by corporate sponsors. 


Student award recipients include:

 

National Merit Semi-Finalists: 

Micah Cutsinger

Noah Hart

Elisabeth McIntosh

Daniel Papa

Divya Thomas


National Merit Commended Scholars:

Anne Blankenship

Lauren Leake

Eleanor McDermott



National Merit Recognized Scholars:

National Merit Hispanic Scholars: Emily Clower, Abram Gareis

National Merit Indigenous Scholars: Beau Goodwin, Ella Miller, Isaac Oliphant, Jocelyn Ross 

National Merit First Generation Scholar: Dylan Huntley, Gavin Nguyen

National Merit African American Scholar: Elisabeth McIntosh 


PHOTO: 

Top Row (L to R): Beau Goodwin, Isaac Oliphant, Noah Hart, Micah Cutsinger, Divya Thomas

Middle Row (l to R): Ella Miller, Jocelyn Ross, Anne Blankenship, Daniel Papa, Abram Gareis

Bottom Row (L to R): Lauren Leake, Eleanor McDermott, Gavin Nguyen, Emily Clower, Elisabeth McIntosh

Inset: Dylan Huntley


June 16, 2025
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May 1, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tulsa, OK — Bishop Kelley High School is proud to announce the hiring of Seana Stoia '13 as the new Head Coach of the Girls Basketball program. Coach Stoia brings a wealth of experience in both playing and coaching at multiple levels. She has held elite coaching roles with PWP AAU and Team Griffin, coached collegiately at Loras College and University of Wisconsin–Whitewater and played collegiately for the University of Dallas following a standout career as a Bishop Kelley Comet. Most recently, she has served as an assistant coach for Bishop Kelley’s Girls Basketball and Volleyball teams while also teaching Theology. Known for her player-first mentality and commitment to fundamentals, Stoia has helped shape some of the most competitive youth and high school talent in the Tulsa area. “Coach Stoia has been a major part of the resurgence of BK girls basketball over the past three years that culminated in a trip to the 5A State Tournament this year,” said Bishop Kelley Athletic Director Lance Parks. “She has a tremendous work ethic coupled with a passion for the game of basketball that will elevate all levels of the girls basketball program at Bishop Kelley.” In addition to her basketball expertise, Stoia has deep roots in the Bishop Kelley community as an educator and mentor. Her dedication to developing student-athletes on and off the court makes her an ideal leader for the program’s next chapter. Stoia will assume her role immediately, leading off-season training and preparing the Comets for an exciting 2025–2026 season. About Bishop Kelley School Bishop Kelley School is a Catholic diocesan high school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which focuses on preparing students' hearts and minds for a purposeful life, for college and beyond. Founded in 1960, the school offers a rigorous academic curriculum, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and a deep commitment to spiritual formation. Bishop Kelley strives to educate the whole person, empowering students to become responsible, faith-filled leaders in their communities.