Eighteen seniors from 14 high schools in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) have been named semifinalists in the 45th annual National Achievement Scholarship Program for outstanding African American students.
They are among about 16,000 semifinalists—including 75 from Maryland—who were selected nationwide for their high scores on the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The program is administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
The MCPS semifinalists and their high schools are:
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Paul R. Webber
Montgomery Blair High School
Lindsay J. Brewer
Jesse T. Gonzalez
David C. Harris
James Hubert Blake High School
Alexander C. Blocker
Arieyl A. Jones
Sarah G. Peko-Spicer
Winston Churchill High School
Rick A. Oleka
Clarksburg High School
Abiye L. Ibiebele
Albert Einstein High School
Dawit H. Zewdie
Walter Johnson High School
Brian N. Gill
John F. Kennedy High School
Richard A. Adjogah
Richard Montgomery High School
Abiola D. Laniyonu
Northwest High School
Dereck W. Paul
Northwood High School
Joseph E. Walburn
Springbrook High School
Lauren A. Nyack
Watkins Mill High School
Omosefe Emokpae
Thomas S. Wootton High School
Brian Hollins
The National Achievement Scholarship Program was initiated in 1964 to honor high achieving African American students. The semifinalists now will be considered for scholarships based on their accomplishments and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Winners will be announced in early April.
More information is on the National Achievement Scholarship Program web site.