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


April 28, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TULSA, OK – Bishop Kelley High School is pleased to welcome Vince Davis as an assistant coach for football and track and as a full-time substitute teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. Coach Davis brings extensive coaching and educational experience to the Bishop Kelley community, along with a strong commitment to student-athlete development both on and off the field. Coach Davis previously served as Varsity Football Offensive Coordinator at Porter High School, implementing strategic offensive game plans and managing game flow analytics. His coaching career also includes experience at Broken Arrow High School, where he coached varsity running backs, leading them to over 7,800 yards and 70 touchdowns. In track, he notably coached state champions in the 100m, 200m, 4x200 relay, and long jump, underscoring his expertise in athlete and performance development. Coach Davis also has a distinguished educational career, currently serving as an E2020-Edgenuity Teacher at Porter High School, monitoring student progress and contributing to student engagement and school culture. His previous roles include teaching Business and Technology at Broken Arrow and Owasso High Schools, founding the Black Student Association at Broken Arrow, and serving as advisor for various student organizations. "We are thrilled to welcome Coach Davis to the Bishop Kelley community," said Lance Parks, Bishop Kelley Athletic Director. "His proven track record of developing student-athletes academically and athletically makes him an outstanding addition to our coaching staff and faculty." Davis earned his Master's in Business Administration from Southern Nazarene University, a Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern State University, and an Associate of Arts in Journalism from Bacone College. 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.
April 1, 2025
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