CHS Senior Named a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program
Chelsea Public Schools
Chelsea High School Senior Sebastian Molina Regil was one of 34,000 students nationwide to earn Commended Student status, recognizing his academic achievement and potential.
Sebastian Molina Regil (middle) pictured with CHS Principal Alan Beausoleil (left) and School Counselor Rachael Whitney (right). Sebastian is holding his Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program.
CHELSEA, Mass. - Chelsea Public Schools is proud to announce that Chelsea High School senior Sebastian Molina Regil has been recognized in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program as a Commended Student.
Sebastian was recognized for being among the top 50,000 students who took the 2025 Preliminary SAT (PSAT)/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The commended students are recognized for their academic achievements and were selected from a group of over 1.2 million applicants.
“Congratulations, Sebastian on this incredible and well-deserved recognition!” commented CPS Superintendent Dr. Almi G. Abeyta. “This honor is a testament to your hard work and dedication in the classroom. I’m so proud to see you recognized on the national level.”
He received an official Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program, which was presented to him by CHS Principal Alan Beausoleil and School Counselor Rachael Whitney.
“We are incredibly proud of Sebastian and this outstanding accomplishment. With approximately 3.5 million students taking the PSAT each year, this recognition is a tremendous achievement and a reflection of Sebastian’s hard work, dedication, and academic excellence. We can’t wait to see what Sebastian accomplishes during the remainder of his senior year and in the future,” Beausoleil said.
Whitney added, “I am so proud of Sebastian and not surprised to hear he received this high score and honor. Sebastian is a dedicated student, and I can’t wait to see what else he accomplishes during his senior year and beyond CHS. Congratulations Sebastian!”