Several students at A+ College Ready schools were recently recognized as semifinalists in the 51st annual National Achievement Scholarship Program. Sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the National Achievement Scholarship Program recognizes Black American high school students for outstanding academic achievement and community involvement. More than 160,000 high school juniors from across the United States requested consideration for this program, and of those 1,600 were selected as semifinalists. Roughly 800 Finalists will be announced this spring, and will receive scholarships totaling $2.5 million. Founded in 1964, the National Achievement Scholarship Program has to date awarded $105 million in scholarships.
The following students at A+ College Ready Schools have been named National Achievement Scholarship Program Semifinalists:
Bob Jones High School
Ganatra, Crystal
Nixon, Candace
Odum, Lauren
Booker T. Washington Magnet High School
Taylor, Edward
Gadsden City High School
Oguntuyo, Kasoorelope
Hazel Green High School
Washington, Erin
Hewitt-Trussville High School
Ozuligbo, Somtochukwu
Hillcrest High School (Tuscaloosa)
Fornis, Abriana
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
Bailey, Tiffany
Stowe, Carmen
Lee High School
Bloemetjie, Sean
Loveless Academy Magnet Program High School
Alexander, Shazzia
Bailey, John
Bannister, Jaida
Conner, Matalia
Foster, Keary
Glover, Shayla
James, Brandon
Obas, Kindred
Pittman, Jaylen
Willis, Sheila
Wilson, Anthony
Woldemichael, Grum
Muscle Shoals High School
Ali, Ilham K.
New Century Technology High School
Brownlee, Joi
Sparkman High School
Johnson, Desalyn
Lundy, Christopher
Thompson, Ian
Springville High School
Morris, Christian
Virgil I. Grissom High School
Buchanan, Jay-Michael
Willis, Jasmine
Walker High School
Osula, Jean Paul
