NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS May 26, 2010 Announcement. College-sponsored Merit Scholarship Winners Named

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1 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP CORPORATION 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200, Evanston, Illinois (847) NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS May 26, 2010 Announcement Contact: Eileen Artemakis Phone: (847) Public Information Web site: Advance: For release on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Note to editors: College-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners in your state are listed alphabetically by city following this press release. News media are encouraged to contact high school principals for additional information about these outstanding students. This material is prepared solely for news media to announce the names of Merit Scholar designees; its use for any other purpose is prohibited. Today s announcement is the third National Merit Scholar release in 2010 by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). NMSC named recipients of corporate-sponsored awards on April 21 and winners of National Merit $2500 Scholarships on May 5. Additional recipients of college-sponsored awards will be announced on July 12. By the conclusion of this year s competition, some 8,400 academic champions will have won National Merit Scholarships worth over $36 million. College-sponsored Merit Scholarship Winners Named (Evanston, Illinois) More than 2,800 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities were announced today by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (nmsc). Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among Finalists in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program who plan to attend their institution. These awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship. Another group of Scholars will be announced in July, bringing the total number of college-sponsored Merit Scholarship recipients in the 2010 competition to over 4,900. This year 201 higher education institutions are underwriting Merit Scholarship awards through the National Merit Program. Sponsor colleges and universities include 120 private and 80 public institutions located in 45 states and the District of Columbia. -more-

2 Add one College-sponsored Merit Scholarship Winners Winners announced today are among approximately 8,400 distinguished high school seniors of 2010 who will receive National Merit Scholarships worth $36 million for college undergraduate study. Announced earlier this spring were winners of two other types of National Merit Scholarships corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards and National Merit $2500 Scholarships National Merit Scholarship Competition More than 1.5 million juniors in over 22,000 high schools entered the 2010 National Merit Scholarship competition when they took the 2008 Preliminary sat/national Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (psat/nmsqt ), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. Last fall, some 16,000 Semifinalists were named on a state representational basis, in numbers proportional to each state s percentage of the nation s high school graduating seniors. Semifinalists were the highest scoring program entrants in each state and represented less than one percent of a state s seniors. To compete for Merit Scholarship awards, Semifinalists had to advance to the Finalist level of the competition by fulfilling additional requirements. Each Semifinalist submitted a scholarship application that included presenting an outstanding academic record; being endorsed and recommended by a school official; and earning sat scores that confirmed the qualifying test performance. The Semifinalist also wrote an essay and provided information about extracurricular activities, awards, and leadership positions. More than 15,000 Semifinalists met requirements for Finalist standing, and more than half of this group will be Merit Scholarship winners in Established in 1955 to conduct the National Merit Program, nmsc is a not-for-profit corporation that operates without government assistance. The majority of National Merit Scholarships provided each year are made possible by the support of approximately 500 independent corporate and college sponsors. These sponsors join nmsc in its efforts to enhance educational opportunities for America s scholastically talented youth and to encourage the pursuit of academic excellence. # # # CAUTION: Any attempt to compare high schools on the basis of numbers of Merit Scholarship winners will lead to erroneous and unsound conclusions. The National Merit Scholarship Program honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. The program does not measure the quality or effectiveness of education within a school, system, or state. National Merit, Merit Scholarship, Merit Scholar, and the corporate logo are federally registered service marks of National Merit Scholarship Corporation. PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the College Board.

3 OREGON Matthew K. Tanner ALOHA Probable career field: Medicine CENTURY H. S., HILLSBORO Natalie J. Edson ASHLAND Probable career field: Education (College Professor) ASHLAND H. S., ASHLAND Eli M. Youngs ASHLAND Probable career field: Not Reported ASHLAND H. S., ASHLAND NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND SCHOLARSHIP The University of Puget Sound is located in a residential area of Tacoma, Washington. Enrollment is 2,600 full-time students from approximately 50 states and 25 foreign countries. Bachelor degrees are offered in the Sciences, Humanities, Business, Music, and International Political Economy. Students regularly receive fellowships, pursue independent research, and earn admission to prestigious graduate schools. Benjamin E. Dreyzen BEAVERTON Probable career field: Economics SOUTHRIDGE H. S., BEAVERTON NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL SCHOLARSHIP The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, founded in 1789, was the first state university. Carolina enrolls 15,400 undergraduates and 8,780 graduate students and provides instruction and research in the Liberal Arts, Sciences, Fine Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication, Education, Business, Medicine, Dentistry, and Law. Carolina's rich history, outstanding facilities, and research opportunities offer students a superior foundation for advanced study and a professional career. Joshua M. Dreyzen BEAVERTON Probable career field: Neuroscience SOUTHRIDGE H. S., BEAVERTON Courtney A. Holmes BEAVERTON Probable career field: Pharmacy WESTVIEW H. S., PORTLAND NATIONAL MERIT SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Santa Clara University, founded in 1851 by the Jesuit fathers, is an independent, coeducational, Catholic university. Its principal objective is to provide superior undergraduate education in the Liberal Arts, the Sciences and the professions of Business and Engineering to a student body of limited size and high ability. The university also offers graduate programs in Business, Engineering, Law, and Humanities. Nathan B. Tollbom BEAVERTON SOUTHRIDGE H. S., BEAVERTON Emily S. Dunham BLODGETT Probable career field: Mechanical Engineering (Robotics) PHILOMATH H. S., PHILOMATH Patrick R. Dodgen BROOKINGS HOME SCHOOL NATIONAL MERIT BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Located in one of the most livable cities in America, Boise State University is the largest institution of higher learning in Idaho with more than 19,500 students. As a metropolitan research university of distinction, Boise State is committed to academic excellence, public engagement, a vibrant culture and exceptional research. The university offers more than 150 fields of study and is home to 11 Idaho Professors of the Year since Zachary D. Derocher CORVALLIS Probable career field: Astrophysics CRESCENT VALLEY H. S., CORVALLIS

4 Oregon (continued) Tyler N. McFadden CORVALLIS Probable career field: Education (Music) CORVALLIS H. S., CORVALLIS Jonathan E. Zeller COTTAGE GROVE Probable career field: Neurobiology COTTAGE GROVE H. S., COTTAGE GROVE Joanna R. Bilynskyj EUGENE Probable career field: Pediatrics WINSTON CHURCHILL H. S., EUGENE NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO SCHOLARSHIP The University of Chicago is small, private, coeducational, and residential; it has an international reputation for distinction. The college (3,425 undergraduate students) offers liberal arts training in over 60 areas; 3,100 students are enrolled in 4 graduate divisions; about 3,000 in 7 graduate professional schools. Since 1892, Chicago has drawn gifted students from around the world to its beautiful 165 acre campus and has offered unexcelled teaching and extensive library and research facilities. Brian E. Riggs EUGENE PLEASANT HILL H. S., PLEASANT HILL Laurel S. Mast HILLSBORO Probable career field: Surgical Medicine OREGON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, PORTLAND NATIONAL MERIT BOWDOIN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Founded in 1794, Bowdoin is one of the nation's oldest liberal arts colleges. This independent, nonsectarian, coeducational, residential college is located on a 110-acre campus in Brunswick, Maine. An exceptionally flexible curriculum allows students to tailor their academic programs and over sixty percent engage in faculty supervised independent study. Approximately 70 percent of Bowdoin's alumni enter graduate or professional schools within five years of graduation. Sebastian L. Scofield HILLSBORO Probable career field: Biology HOME SCHOOL NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS SCHOLARSHIP The University of Dallas is a privately endowed, Catholic affiliated, coeducational institution enrolling approximately 1,800 students of all faiths at its 1,000-acre campus in suburban Dallas, and branch campus for sophomores in Rome. It offers the B.A. degree in over 20 areas and graduate degrees, including the Master's and Doctorate, in several areas through the Institute of Philosophic Studies. Elijah R. Maletz HOOD RIVER Probable career field: International Relations HOOD RIVER VALLEY H. S., HOOD RIVER NATIONAL MERIT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Baylor University, with its main campus located at Waco, Texas, is a coeducational institution whose trustees are elected by the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Christian influence and ideals are emphasized. Established in 1845, Baylor offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of fields. Baylor maintains colleges of Nursing and Medical Research in Dallas and Hospital Administration in San Antonio. Enrollment on all campuses is over 12,000. Mary H. Bradbury KLAMATH FALLS Probable career field: Architecture KLAMATH UNION H. S., KLAMATH FALLS Ryan M. Conley KLAMATH FALLS HENLEY H. S., KLAMATH FALLS Emerson G. Hovekamp LA GRANDE Probable career field: Computer Science LA GRANDE H. S., LA GRANDE

5 Oregon (continued) Jenny L. Asparro LAKE OSWEGO Probable career field: Undecided LAKE OSWEGO H. S., LAKE OSWEGO NATIONAL MERIT ST. OLAF COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP St. Olaf College is a liberal arts college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America located in Northfield, Minnesota. It serves over 3,000 students, most of whom live on campus and more than 55% are assisted by an aid program. Of special interest are the extensive international studies opportunities, the tutorial-based paracollege and the academic calendar. The college has a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and is recognized for the number of alumni who are doctoral recipients. Kerry R. Streiff LAKE OSWEGO Probable career field: Dentistry OREGON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, PORTLAND NATIONAL MERIT WHITMAN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Whitman is an independent, coeducational, nonsectarian liberal arts college of 1,100 students, located in Walla Walla, WA. Founded in 1859, Whitman has upheld the values of the best liberal arts colleges of the nation and has built upon them in the atmosphere of the energy and openness of the Pacific Northwest. In addition to its nearly 30 departmental and combined interdepartmental majors, Whitman offers cooperative programs in Engineering, Law, Forestry, and Environmental Studies. Robert A. Becker PORTLAND Probable career field: Accounting/Finance ST. LOUIS PRIORY SCHOOL, ST. LOUIS, MO Brett B. Field PORTLAND Probable career field: Law SUNSET H. S., PORTLAND NATIONAL MERIT KENYON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Kenyon is a private, coeducational college of Liberal Arts and Sciences located in Gambier, Ohio, with an enrollment of nearly 1,500. The college offers the A.B. degree in 18 major fields. About 80 percent of the seniors continue immediately into graduate study. Kenyon College seeks to develop the intellectual powers, the taste, and the moral judgment of the students. Jenica K. Funk PORTLAND Probable career field: International Relations/Diplomatic Service Tommy C. Hollenberg PORTLAND Valeria Levkovskaya PORTLAND Probable career field: International Development LINCOLN H. S., PORTLAND Connor F. Mathews PORTLAND Probable career field: Medicine JESUIT H. S., PORTLAND NATIONAL MERIT BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Boston University is a non-sectarian, privately endowed, coeducational institution. It has an undergraduate enrollment of over 15,000. It offers undergraduate degrees in Arts and Sciences, Education, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Hospitality Administration, Engineering, Theater, Music, Visual Arts, Communication, Management, and University Professors. Zoe E. Palmer PORTLAND Probable career field: Undecided NATIONAL MERIT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Northwestern University is a major teaching and research institution whose undergraduate campus is located in Evanston, Illinois. Its full-time undergraduate enrollment includes 7,300 students pursuing programs of study in the Arts and Sciences as well as the specific professional schools of Education, Social Policy, Engineering, Journalism, Music, and Speech. Amit H. Parikh PORTLAND Probable career field: Actuarial Science WESTVIEW H. S., PORTLAND NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL SCHOLARSHIP The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, founded in 1789, was the first state university. Carolina enrolls 15,400 undergraduates and 8,780 graduate students and provides instruction and research in the Liberal Arts, Sciences, Fine Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication, Education, Business, Medicine, Dentistry, and Law. Carolina's rich history, outstanding facilities, and research opportunities offer students a superior foundation for advanced study and a professional career.

6 Oregon (continued) John J. Povolny PORTLAND Probable career field: Foreign Language/International Law WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN H. S., LAKE OSWEGO Anna E. Reiff PORTLAND Probable career field: Psychology/Nursing WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN H. S., LAKE OSWEGO NATIONAL MERIT VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Vanderbilt University is an independent, privately supported university located in Nashville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1873 and is named after Cornelius Vanderbilt who provided funds to establish the university. The university offers undergraduate programs in Liberal Arts, Music, Engineering, Education, and Human Development. Graduate programs are offered in the Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Business, Engineering, Nursing, Divinity, Law, Medicine, and Public Policy. Luke R. Rodriguez PORTLAND Probable career field: Undecided LINCOLN H. S., PORTLAND NATIONAL MERIT WHITMAN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Whitman is an independent, coeducational, nonsectarian liberal arts college of 1,100 students, located in Walla Walla, WA. Founded in 1859, Whitman has upheld the values of the best liberal arts colleges of the nation and has built upon them in the atmosphere of the energy and openness of the Pacific Northwest. In addition to its nearly 30 departmental and combined interdepartmental majors, Whitman offers cooperative programs in Engineering, Law, Forestry, and Environmental Studies. Cameron A. Shishido PORTLAND Probable career field: Physics NATIONAL MERIT WHITMAN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Whitman is an independent, coeducational, nonsectarian liberal arts college of 1,100 students, located in Walla Walla, WA. Founded in 1859, Whitman has upheld the values of the best liberal arts colleges of the nation and has built upon them in the atmosphere of the energy and openness of the Pacific Northwest. In addition to its nearly 30 departmental and combined interdepartmental majors, Whitman offers cooperative programs in Engineering, Law, Forestry, and Environmental Studies. Jesse J. Zhu PORTLAND Probable career field: Not Reported SUNSET H. S., PORTLAND Maxfield L. Randall ROSEBURG Probable career field: Government Service HOME SCHOOL NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO SCHOLARSHIP The University of Idaho is a comprehensive, land-grant institution that offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. More than 11,000 students pursue degrees in the Colleges of Agriculture; Art and Architecture; Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Forestry; Wildlife & Range Sciences; Law; Letters & Science; and Mines & Earth Resources. Located in Moscow, UI is surrounded by the rolling Palouse Hills, forested mountains, and the scenic Snake and Clearwater rivers. Jordan P. Bayles SALEM Probable career field: Electrical Engineering WEST SALEM H. S., SALEM Aimee K. Glenn SHERWOOD Probable career field: French Language SHERWOOD H. S., SHERWOOD Brendan C. Cox SPRINGFIELD Probable career field: Computer Science (Video Game Development) THURSTON H. S., SPRINGFIELD Alexander C. Carsh TIGARD Probable career field: Marine Biology TIGARD H. S., TIGARD

7 Oregon (continued) Joshua M. Gensler TIGARD Probable career field: Mathematics TIGARD H. S., TIGARD NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO SCHOLARSHIP The University of Chicago is small, private, coeducational, and residential; it has an international reputation for distinction. The college (3,425 undergraduate students) offers liberal arts training in over 60 areas; 3,100 students are enrolled in 4 graduate divisions; about 3,000 in 7 graduate professional schools. Since 1892, Chicago has drawn gifted students from around the world to its beautiful 165 acre campus and has offered unexcelled teaching and extensive library and research facilities. Christian M. Huddleston TROUTDALE Probable career field: Science CORBETT H. S., CORBETT NATIONAL MERIT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Baylor University, with its main campus located at Waco, Texas, is a coeducational institution whose trustees are elected by the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Christian influence and ideals are emphasized. Established in 1845, Baylor offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of fields. Baylor maintains colleges of Nursing and Medical Research in Dallas and Hospital Administration in San Antonio. Enrollment on all campuses is over 12,000. Aaron C. Waller WEST LINN Probable career field: Chemical Engineering WEST LINN H. S., WEST LINN NATIONAL MERIT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Arizona State University offers over 130 degree programs through its nine undergraduate colleges: Architecture, Business Administration, Education, Engineering & Applied Sciences, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, Public Programs, Nursing, and Social Work. Academic honor programs, Phi Beta Kappa, and other honorary organizations offer special learning opportunities for outstanding students. Located in Tempe, A.S.U. enrolls nearly 38,000 students of which 29,000 are undergraduates.