KERNERSVILLE — Bishop McGuinness High School students Daniel Gabriel and Margaret Pinder have been named finalists in the 2019 Competition for National Merit Scholarships.
The National Merit Scholarship Corp. recognizes and honors academically talented students across the United States.
To be recognized as a finalist, students must complete an application, have a very high academic record, write an essay, are recommended by their school, and earn an SAT score that confirms their PSAT/NMSQT performance.
— Kimberly Knox
SALISBURY — Sacred Heart Catholic Daughters of America held its Annual Education Contest as part of their local, state and national competition.
This year’s contest involved entries that represented essay writing, poetry, art, computer art and photography. Topics included “Doing my best to do good” or “Here I am Lord, I come to do Your will.”
Local winners are:
Division I – Poetry: Raegan Glenn, first place; Andrea Perez Alvarez, second place; Mia Villalobos third place
Division I – Essay: Josephina Huynh, first place; Aidan Melton, second place
Division I – Art: Sophie Wainright, first place
Division II – Poetry: Drew Hanson, first place; Bree Whittington, second place; Daniel McKie, third place
Division II – Essay: Rachel Flynn, first place; Theresa Hurysz, second place; Emma Bloom, third place
Division II – Computer Art: Bree Whittington, first place
Division II – Photography: Annie Tadiello, first place
Winners for the state and national levels will be announced later.
— Robin Fisher