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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 21 Edina High Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists Edina, Minn., Sept. 26, 2008 – Edina Public Schools is pleased to announce that 21 Edina High School seniors are among the 16,000 students chosen nationwide to compete for the reputable National Merit Scholarship. Nearly 1.5 million students entered the Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which served as the initial screening process. The following Edina students were named National Merit Semifinalists: Katherine Arneson, Greta Bauer, Andrew Bryan, Gregory Budd, Abigail Buuck, Michael Cherkassky, Lorelei Curtin, Derek Farnam, Michael Fetterman, Colton Gits, Hunter Gits, Thomas Glass, Theodore Harmon, Benjamin Holguin, Alistair McIntyre, Margot McKlveen, David McNeil, Elizabeth Meller, Rachel Mensch, John Mullaney and Johanna Palmstrom. It is estimated that 90 percent of semifinalists will advance to the finalist level. Of those students, approximately half will be selected as Merit Scholarship recipients. Edina semifinalists who want to reach the next level must receive an endorsement from Principal Dr. Bruce Locklear and complete a detailed application. Edina High School counselors will assist in the application process, which includes writing a descriptive essay and submitting a resume outlining past and present involvement in leadership and community activities. The National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP) is an independent, non-profit organization that operates without government assistance. According to official NMSP documents, “Scholarships awarded through the program are underwritten by MNSC’s own funds and by approximately 500 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence." Edina Public Schools wishes each contestant the best of luck as they take the steps necessary to advance to the finalist level. ###  |
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