9 Schreiber Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Nine seniors from Paul D. Schreiber High School have qualified as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

More than 1.5 million students nationwide took the qualifying test and approximately 16,000 students have earned the designation as semifinalist in the competition.  

Schreiber Class of 2014 NMSP semifinalist qualifiers are: Aaron Bialer, Daniel Bidikov, Justin Calamari, Laura Eule, Lylia Li, Harry Paul, Simon Shapiro, Noah White and Julia Zeh.

"The students’ achievement reflects superior performance and ranks them with the brightest students nationwide," said Schreiber Principal Ira Pernick in a press release.

School Superintendent Kathleen Mooney said she wholeheartedly believes that Port students can compete with students from around the nation.  

"This achievement serves as a reminder of the high quality schools within our district," said Mooney in a press release. "I look forward to celebrating their achievements with their families, their teachers, and all the professionals who have impacted their lives."

The students must now complete an application form that includes information about academic performance, as well as a recommendation from the school counselor.  

The supporting documentation is crucial in determining whether students become finalists in the process, according to the school district.