Class of 2018 Valedictorian Wins National Merit Scholarship

The Principal, Michael J. Podraza, of East Greenwich High School is pleased to announce that Senior and EGHS Class of 2018 Valedictorian, Laura C. Murphy has been selected as a winner of a National MeritⓇ $2500 Scholarship. All winners of about 7,500 National Merit Scholarships were chosen from the group of approximately 15,000 distinguished Finalists.

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The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®)—which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.6 million entrants each year—and by meeting published program entry and participation requirements.

All winners of Merit Scholarship® awards (Merit Scholar® designees) are chosen from the Finalist group based on their abilities, skills, and accomplishments—without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or religious preference. A variety of information is available for NMSC selectors to evaluate: the Finalist's academic record, information about the school's curriculum and grading system, two sets of test scores, the high school official's written recommendation, information about the student's activities and leadership, and the Finalist's own essay. Further information about Merit Scholarship® awards and the selection process can be found at www.nationalmerit.org

Our congratulations go out to Ms. Murphy on being awarded this scholarship. It is a wonderful testament to her dedication, hard work and constant pursuit of excellence.