Christopher Columbus High School
A Catholic School for Young Men in the Marist Tradition since 1958
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Columbus Celebrates National Merit Scholarship Honorees
We are incredibly proud to announce the seniors recognized in the prestigious 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program!
This program celebrates the top academic achievers across the nation, and we’re thrilled to honor our Explorers who have been acknowledged for their exceptional academic accomplishments.
Commended Students Join us in congratulating our Commended Scholars, who have placed among the top 50,000 students in the country:
- Matias M. Claure
- Matthew D. Gasca
- Adreian A. Jimenez
- Luke J. Meinhardt
- Gabriel Olano
- Sebastian de Jesus Ordonez
- William L. Owen
- Ethan J. Pouza
- Daniel E. Prieto
- Jose A. Zozaya
Semifinalists A special recognition goes to our National Merit Semifinalists, who are now among the top 16,000 students nationwide, with the opportunity to advance in the competition for National Merit Scholarships:
- Matias M. Claure
- Sebastian de Jesus Ordonez
- William L. Owen
These remarkable Explorers represent the academic excellence that Christopher Columbus High School strives for. We wish our semifinalists the best of luck as they move forward in the competition!
Christopher Columbus High School | 3000 SW 87 Avenue | Miami, FL 33165 | (305) 223-5650
Brotherhood, Faith, and Scholarship define the Marist Brothers Catholic education at Christopher Columbus High School. By making Jesus Christ known and loved and creating an inspiring academic and extracurricular environment, we prepare young men for higher learning and a life-long commitment to leadership and service through Gospel and Marist values.
Columbus is fully accredited by Cognia and is a member of the Marist Association of Secondary schools, the National Catholic Education Association and the Independent Schools of South Florida.
