Rocky River High School honors National Merit finalists

Rocky River High School seniors Colin Alber and Beatrix Stickney have been named National Merit Finalists in the 70th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They were previously semifinalists and have now met the criteria to advance. Colin and Beatrix are among about 15,000 finalists selected from 1.5 million students nationwide. They will compete for nearly 7,500 National Merit Scholarships, totaling around $30 million. Colin is a U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidate with interests in physics and math, while Beatrix plans to attend Carleton College to study biology and English. Both students are recognized for their academic achievements and involvement in extracurricular activities.