FAIRHOPE, Ala. — St. Michael Catholic High School is proud to announce that Timothy (Tim) Murphy has been named a Semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, an honor recognizing the academic achievement of some of the nation’s highest-performing high school students.
Murphy is among more than 16,000 students nationwide selected as Semifinalists in the prestigious program. Representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, these academically talented students earned the distinction based on their performance on the 2025 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
The National Merit Scholarship Program provides an opportunity for Semifinalists to continue in the competition for approximately 6,700 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $24 million.
“We are incredibly proud of Tim and this well-deserved recognition of his academic achievement,” said Dr. Andrea Williamson, principal of St. Michael Catholic High School. “His accomplishment reflects the dedication and commitment to learning that we strive to foster in our students.”
Finalists will be notified in February 2027, and scholarship recipients will be announced beginning in April.
St. Michael Catholic High School congratulates Timothy on this significant accomplishment and celebrates his continued pursuit of academic excellence.
About St. Michael Catholic High School
St. Michael Catholic School, where education meets formation. Our mission is to form students into "scholars, leaders, and disciples of Jesus Christ." This guiding vision encourages both current and prospective students to reflect on their desire to be a part of our mission, fostering a sense of belonging and direction within our community. It serves as a beacon for our students, staff, and families to align with the school’s core values and aspirations. Here, students are Formed to Fly into the world prepared to make a positive impact no matter where they land.
