MASON CITY – Two Mason City High School Seniors have been named as semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program, according to Dave Versteeg, Superintendent of Schools.
Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the name of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $30 million that will be offered next spring.
Mason City High School is proud to announce senior Grant Bohls, son of Sidney and Jennifer Bohls, and senior Zack Mulholland, son of Tonya Gray and Tim Mulholland, have been named as semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.
To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 95 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.
Good for them! It is amazing what a school district can do for its students despite all the negativity that thrives in this town.