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Four Salem high school seniors have been named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists, selected from over 1.3 million high school juniors who entered the national competition.

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More than 16,000 students from around the U.S. were named semifinalists – less than 1% of the Class of 2024. Students are chosen for exceptional academic qualifications based on the student’s standardized test scores, and can become a finalist based on an application that includes overall academic record and a recommendation from a high school official.

Salem’s four semifinalists are:

  • Joseph Lyons, Blanchet Catholic School
  • Samantha Hart, Early College High School
  • Elliot Rice, South Salem High School
  • Joshua Marley, Sprague High School

In other news, Oregon’s Public Safety Academy in Salem. is open today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the public to view a 9/11 memorial exhibit.

Today is the 23rd anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack in American history. The exhibit is located at the academy, 4190 Aumsville Hwy. S.E.

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