THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Thursday, September 19, 1996          TAG: 9609170125
SECTION: NORFOLK COMPASS         PAGE: 05   EDITION: FINAL 
SOURCE: STAFF REPORT 
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LOCAL STUDENTS COMPETE TO BE NAMED MERIT SCHOLAR

A number of local students are among 15,000 semifinalists in the 42nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

These talented high school seniors have pursued excellence by being among the highest scorers in the state on a qualifying PSAT/NMSQT test in their junior year. They now will compete for the title of Merit Scholar. Finalists are judged to have the greatest potential for success in rigorous college studies, based on the evaluations of professionals in admission and selection who consider candidates' academic abilities, skills and accomplishments - without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or religious preference.

Semifinalists from Norfolk schools:

Granby High School: Matt C. Fryman.

Maury High School: Cory H. Jordan.

Norfolk Academy: Ashley G. Alley, Barrie J. Chang, Colston M. Jones, Saba F. Khan, Stephanie R. Krup, Kathy W. Lu, Neville F. Mistry, Jamil S. Muasher, Sarah Robbins, Kendra P. Robins, Emily C. Winslow.

Norfolk Collegiate: Lucy E. Hansen, Sarah E. Jones, Nichole B. Kennamer. by CNB