John Carroll senior named National Merit Finalist

Jean-Paul Plaisance is one of about 15,000 students nationwide to receive the distinction.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:36pm

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John Carroll Catholic High School senior Jean-Paul Plaisance has been named a 2026 National Merit Finalist, one of about 15,000 students nationwide to receive the distinction. Plaisance is the son of Benjamin and Moira Plaisance of Mountain Brook and previously attended St. Rose Academy.

Why it matters

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation administers the program to recognize academically talented students across the United States and to support them through national scholarship competitions.

The details

National Merit Finalists are selected based on academic achievements, including their application materials, essays and standardized test scores.

  • Jean-Paul Plaisance was named a 2026 National Merit Finalist.

The players

Jean-Paul Plaisance

A senior at John Carroll Catholic High School and the son of Benjamin and Moira Plaisance of Mountain Brook. He previously attended St. Rose Academy.

National Merit Scholarship Corporation

The organization that administers the National Merit Scholarship program to recognize academically talented students across the United States and to support them through national scholarship competitions.

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The takeaway

The National Merit Scholarship program recognizes and supports academically talented students nationwide, with Jean-Paul Plaisance being named a 2026 National Merit Finalist, a prestigious honor.