Lawrence Li ’23 is one of 16,000 semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship Program in recognition of his outstanding academic promise as a result of his PSAT/NMSQT score.   

Vincent Barahona-Levin ’23, Nico Biabani ’23, Bao Duong ’23, David LaPrade ’23, Caelan Lee ’23, Michael Ray ’23, Phil Strabo ’23, Roberto Wick ’23, and Alan Zhang ’23 were named National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students.  

Li will find out if he is a finalist for the program in February 2023, and if selected, he could receive a scholarship for his undergraduate education. 

“I am immensely proud of the accomplishment Lawrence has achieved but not at all surprised based on the academic talent he exudes on a regular basis,” Upper School Science Teacher Matt Johnson said. 

Although he has not settled on a specific major, Li is extremely interested in stem cell research.  Upper School Math Teacher Bill Zaiser describes Li, who is Zaiser’s advisee, as diligent and thorough in his daily preparation for class.  

“He enjoys the give and take of collaborative work and excels as a group leader,” Zaiser said. “Lawrence is also very effective as a solo practitioner.  He researches problems and attacks solutions from multiple angles.”