09/30/2026
🏆 Worcester Preparatory School is proud to announce that senior Ronen Poddar has been named a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program!
Ronen is being recognized for his exceptional academic promise and is among approximately 34,000 students nationwide named Commended Students.
A standout student and leader, Ronen has earned a 101.25 weighted GPA while taking a rigorous course load including AP Statistics, AP Physics, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Government, Honors French IV, and Introduction to Engineering Design.
His accomplishments extend well beyond the classroom. Ronen is a Firefighter I-certified Cadet Firefighter with the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department, completing more than 135 hours of training and responding to emergency calls alongside fire crews. He also serves as a Cadet Second Lieutenant with Civil Air Patrol's Wicomico Composite Squadron, where he leads cadets and has spearheaded the squadron's American Rocketry Challenge team.
At WPS, Ronen serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Beak Speaks, leads the Mock Trial Team as Lead Defense Attorney, and has served as a Class President and Student Government representative.
Ronen has also gained experience through internships with the Wicomico County Circuit Court and Cockey, Brennan & Maloney, P.C.; tutoring students in SAT Math and Algebra; and is a member of the WPS Varsity Tennis Team.
We are incredibly proud of Ronen and this well-deserved national recognition! 💙🤍❤️
