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Congratulations to seniors Jason Schwarz and Zev Beeber whose PSAT scores qualified them to enter the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program and receive recognition as Semifinalists! These academically talented seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,400 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $36 million, that will be offered next spring. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, which represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state.

Sophomore Allie Vandegrift was recognized for her excellent performance on and off the volleyball court as The Northside Neighbor Female Athlete of The Week. Head Coach Michael Webster has only praise for Allie. “I like coaching her because of her work ethic and her desire to improve as a volleyball player,” he said. “She is confident in her approach to the game and lets her actions speak volumes about her.”

During the month of September, representatives from Bradley University, Clark University , Dickinson College, Farleigh Dickinson University , George Washington University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Goucher College, Hampshire College, Lynn University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Tufts University, Tulane University, University of Alabama, University of Chicago, University of Colorado, University of Connecticut, University of Delaware, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, University of St. Andrews, University of Tennessee, Vanderbilt University, Washington University and Yale University, will meet with interested juniors and seniors to give an overview and introduction.