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Westerville City (Regular School District) honors National Merit finalists
Summary
At a district meeting, the moderator recognized National Merit finalists from Westerville North and Westerville South, noting they rank among the top 1% of U.S. seniors and have an opportunity to compete for nearly $26 million in scholarships.
The Westerville City (Regular School District) meeting opened with recognition of the district’s National Merit finalists. The meeting moderator invited the students to the front and congratulated them on their achievement.
The moderator said the seniors named were among more than 16,000 semifinalists nationwide and have the opportunity to continue in the competition for roughly 6,870 National Merit scholarships worth nearly $26 million. "Congratulations on reaching this achievement. It puts you all in the top 1% of seniors across the country," the moderator said.
Students recognized included Cameron Marcolo and James Scarro from Westerville North, and Wesley Goren, Sarah Johnson, and Sammy Pedro from Westerville South. The moderator invited the students to collect certificates and asked the audience to applaud. The moderator also acknowledged Stephanie McGorge, identified in the meeting as the assistant principal at Westerville North, and noted family members were present in the audience.
No formal votes or motions were recorded in the transcript excerpt. The recognition concluded with certificates distributed and audience applause; no further action was announced.
