St. Benedict is pleased to announce that senior Abbie Verret has been named a National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist. Abbie is one of about 7,500 students who have advanced as Finalist and who are being considered for the National Merit Scholarship, announcement to be made later this school year.Abbie has a score of 34 on the ACT, a GPA 4.76 and is an AP (8-with scores of 4 & 5) and Honors (10) student in a rigorous course of study, excelling in math, science, drawing and creative writing. She is currently working on a novel. She has been selected for membership in the National Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, National English Honor Society, International Thespian Honor Society, Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society. She is a member of the Key Club and French Club. Abbie is a gifted artist with works appearing in art shows and has had a presence on the SBA stage, performing in multiple productions. As active and studious as she is, Abbie finds time to be on the school’s water polo team.Abbie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johann Verret of Collierville.
