Troy Buchanan High School Senior Honored as Missouri Scholars 100 Recipient
COLUMBIA – High school senior Caden Finnern of Troy Buchanan High School has been distinguished as one of the top academic students in the state through the 2025 Missouri Scholars 100 program.

This statewide initiative, organized by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of 100 outstanding students from the graduating class of 2025.

TBHS Principal Brian Brown recently announced Finnern’s selection for this esteemed academic honor. The recognition culminates in a special luncheon hosted at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, on Sunday, May 4.

Missouri Scholars 100 is a competitive program that invited schools across the state to nominate candidates based on academic excellence. The selection process employs a formula considering the student’s grade point average and ACT or SAT scores. Nominees must meet the criteria of an “Academic Decathlon,” successfully navigating 10 challenging academic events to showcase their scholastic strength.

To qualify, students must hold a minimum GPA of 3.750, a minimum ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1,280, rank in the upper 10 percent of their class, and engage in advanced coursework in mathematics, science, English, and foreign language.

Additionally, nominees must exhibit excellent attendance, exemplary citizenship within the school, and active participation in the school’s activity program.

“The Missouri Scholars 100 Program is one of the premier academic recognition programs in the country. It is truly a celebration of learning,” said Clark Mershon, Executive Director of the principals’ association. “Students selected for this program have taken a rigorous course of study and maintained the highest academic standards. The Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals wants to celebrate the achievement and success of these students and their schools.”

The 2025 Missouri Scholars 100 program marks its 31st annual recognition, reflecting a longstanding commitment to honoring academic excellence. For additional information, please contact MoASSP at 573-445-5071.