Annika Pecanty, a senior at Maumelle Charter High School, was named a National Merit finalist this week, the school announced.

Pecanty’s Semifinalist designation was announced last September and she was one of 126 students in the state honored.

Pecanty was previously the first National Merit Semifinalist at Maumelle Charter and is now the school’s first finalist, said principal Katie Johnson.

The first round of awards will be announced on April 24 and will be honored at the school’s Academic Signing Ceremony on April 26. Pecanty is also the school’s Valedictorian.

“Annika has advanced to the top 7,000 in the nation,” Johnson said and added this is a “significant achievement” for her.