NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS May 27, 2015 Announcement

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1 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP CORPORATION 1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 200, Evanston, Illinois (847) NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS May 27, 2015 Announcement Contact: Eileen Artemakis or Matthew Budreau Phone: (847) Public Information Website: Advance: For release on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Note to editors: College-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners in your state are listed alphabetically by city following this press release. News media are encouraged to contact high school principals for additional information about these outstanding students. This material is prepared solely for news media to announce the names of Merit Scholar designees; its use for any other purpose is prohibited. Today s announcement is the third National Merit Scholar release in 2015 by National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). NMSC named recipients of corporate-sponsored awards on April 22 and winners of National Merit $2500 Scholarships on May 6. Additional recipients of college-sponsored awards will be announced on July 13. By the conclusion of this year s competition, about 7,600 academic champions will have won National Merit Scholarships worth approximately $34 million. College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship Winners (Evanston, Illinois) Today, National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced approximately 2,200 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the Finalists in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program who plan to attend their institution. These awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship. An additional group of Scholars will be announced in July, bringing the total number of college-sponsored Merit Scholarship recipients in the 2015 competition to approximately 4,100. This year, 184 higher education institutions are underwriting Merit Scholarship awards through the National Merit Scholarship Program. Sponsor colleges and universities include 107 private and 77 public institutions located in 44 states and the District of Columbia. -more-

2 Add one College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship Winners announced today are a part of the distinguished group of about 7,600 high school seniors who will receive National Merit Scholarships for college undergraduate study worth approximately $34 million. Earlier this spring, NMSC announced winners of corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards and National Merit $2500 Scholarships National Merit Scholarship Competition Over 1.4 million juniors in some 22,000 high schools entered the 2015 National Merit Scholarship competition when they took the 2013 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT ), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. Last fall, approximately 16,000 Semifinalists were named on a state-representational basis in numbers proportional to each state s percentage of the national total of graduating high school seniors. Semifinalists were the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represented less than one percent of the nation s seniors. To compete for Merit Scholarship awards, Semifinalists first had to advance to the Finalist level of the competition by fulfilling additional requirements. Each Semifinalist was asked to submit a detailed scholarship application, which included writing an essay and providing information about extracurricular activities, awards, and leadership positions. Semifinalists also had to have an outstanding academic record, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, and earn SAT scores that confirmed the qualifying test performance. From the Semifinalist group, some 15,000 met requirements for Finalist standing, and more than half of the Finalists will be Merit Scholarship winners in NMSC, a not-for-profit corporation that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 to conduct the National Merit Scholarship Program. The majority of National Merit Scholarships provided each year are made possible by the support of approximately 440 independent corporate and college sponsors. These sponsors join NMSC in its efforts to enhance educational opportunities for America s scholastically talented youth and to encourage the pursuit of academic excellence. # # # CAUTION: Any attempt to compare high schools on the basis of numbers of Merit Scholarship winners will lead to erroneous and unsound conclusions. The National Merit Scholarship Program honors individual students who show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. The program does not measure the quality or effectiveness of education within a school, system, or state. National Merit, Merit Scholarship, Merit Scholar, and the corporate Lamp of Learning logo are federally registered service marks of National Merit Scholarship Corporation. PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the College Board. SAT is a registered trademark of the College Board.

3 OKLAHOMA Alexander S. Hales BARTLESVILLE (Robotics) BARTLESVILLE H. S., BARTLESVILLE Lauren M. Rippy BIXBY Probable career field: Engineering METRO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, TULSA NATIONAL MERIT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Baylor University, with its main campus located at Waco, Texas, is a coeducational institution whose trustees are elected by the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Christian influence and ideals are emphasized. Established in 1845, Baylor offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of fields. Baylor maintains colleges of Nursing and Medical Research in Dallas and Hospital Administration in San Antonio. Enrollment on all campuses is over 12,000. Delaney Catalina Couri BROKEN ARROW UNION H. S., TULSA NATIONAL MERIT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Texas A&M University is chartered by Congress as the state's land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant university. Extraordinary faculty and academic resources annually place Texas A&M among the top 10 producers of sponsored research, according to the National Science Foundation, in disciplines ranging from the humanities and social sciences to the life sciences and engineering. Outstanding undergraduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations have access to more than 150 degree programs. Katherine L. Ho BROKEN ARROW Probable career field: Petroleum Engineering Garret Matthew Morton BROKEN ARROW Probable career field: Biology BROKEN ARROW H. S., BROKEN ARROW James E. Parker BROKEN ARROW Probable career field: Theology BROKEN ARROW H. S., BROKEN ARROW NATIONAL MERIT OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Oklahoma Christian University is a liberal arts institution enrolling 2,200 students from across the U.S. and around the world. With more than 70 undergraduate majors (including thriving programs in the humanities, sciences, and engineering), OC's Oklahoma City metropolitan location allows for scholarship application via internships and research opportunities. OC's competitive Honors Program features the Honors Core curriculum and Honors House at Davisson Hall (a living/learning space for program participants). Joel D. Patocka BROKEN ARROW Probable career field: Computer Science Travis L. Shell BROKEN ARROW Probable career field: Computer Science BROKEN ARROW H. S., BROKEN ARROW Zane T. King CLAREMORE CLAREMORE H. S., CLAREMORE Joshua B. Long CLAREMORE CLAREMORE H. S., CLAREMORE

4 Oklahoma (continued) Jessica P. James COLLINSVILLE Probable career field: Law Ashley C. Anderson DURANT DURANT H. S., DURANT NATIONAL MERIT OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Oklahoma Christian University is a liberal arts institution enrolling 2,200 students from across the U.S. and around the world. With more than 70 undergraduate majors (including thriving programs in the humanities, sciences, and engineering), OC's Oklahoma City metropolitan location allows for scholarship application via internships and research opportunities. OC's competitive Honors Program features the Honors Core curriculum and Honors House at Davisson Hall (a living/learning space for program participants). Finnian J. Bender EDMOND Probable career field: Physics EDMOND MEMORIAL H. S., EDMOND Anna-Claire Carlton EDMOND Probable career field: Undecided EDMOND SANTA FE H. S., EDMOND Christopher D. Cavalier EDMOND Probable career field: Computer Science EDMOND SANTA FE H. S., EDMOND NATIONAL MERIT OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Oklahoma Christian University is a liberal arts institution enrolling 2,200 students from across the U.S. and around the world. With more than 70 undergraduate majors (including thriving programs in the humanities, sciences, and engineering), OC's Oklahoma City metropolitan location allows for scholarship application via internships and research opportunities. OC's competitive Honors Program features the Honors Core curriculum and Honors House at Davisson Hall (a living/learning space for program participants). Jane Chin EDMOND Probable career field: Physical Therapy OKLAHOMA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS, OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MERIT NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. The University is a leader in interdisciplinary and use-inspired research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. We integrate rigorous classroom studies with experiential learning opportunities - anchored by the nation's largest most innovative cooperative education program - designed to prepare students for a lifetime of achievement. Jacob K. Fresella EDMOND Probable career field: Aerospace Engineering Kathryn Rose Fulton EDMOND EDMOND MEMORIAL H. S., EDMOND Blake A. Giles EDMOND Probable career field: Engineering EDMOND NORTH H. S., EDMOND Taylor M. Hamman EDMOND Probable career field: Engineering EDMOND NORTH H. S., EDMOND

5 Oklahoma (continued) Cardin C. Hart EDMOND EDMOND NORTH H. S., EDMOND Nathaniel G. Loyd EDMOND Probable career field: Medicine Darren C. Midkiff EDMOND Probable career field: Computer Science EDMOND MEMORIAL H. S., EDMOND Alexandra M. Milligan EDMOND Probable career field: Mathematics EDMOND MEMORIAL H. S., EDMOND Rebecca A. Mitchell EDMOND Probable career field: Law EDMOND SANTA FE H. S., EDMOND Avraham Revah EDMOND Probable career field: Physics OKLAHOMA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS, OKLAHOMA CITY Zachary S. Windorf EDMOND Probable career field: Radiology EDMOND NORTH H. S., EDMOND Kaylyn E. Edwards KANSAS Probable career field: Accounting KANSAS H. S., KANSAS Alan J. Murphey KINGFISHER Probable career field: Electrical Engineering KINGFISHER H. S., KINGFISHER Alexander H. Bryant LAWTON Probable career field: Aerospace Engineering CACHE H. S., CACHE

6 Oklahoma (continued) Jack B. Johnson LAWTON EISENHOWER H. S., LAWTON Monica N. Ha MUSKOGEE Probable career field: Geological/Geophysical Engineering OKLAHOMA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS, OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MERIT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Northwestern University is a major teaching and research institution whose undergraduate campus is located in Evanston, Illinois. Its full-time undergraduate enrollment includes 7,300 students pursuing programs of study in the Arts and Sciences as well as the specific professional schools of Education, Social Policy, Engineering, Journalism, Music, and Speech. Mitchell S. Mason NORMAN NORMAN NORTH H. S., NORMAN Michael E. Riggs NORMAN Probable career field: Academia NORMAN H. S., NORMAN NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SCHOLARSHIP Established in 1865 as a state university and land grant college, the University of Kentucky is situated in the heart of the Bluegrass at Lexington. The university is organized into 17 colleges (Agriculture, Allied Health, Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Communications, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Home Economics, Law, Library Work), a Division of Extension Services, and Graduate School. Enrollment is 22,000, with 25,000 in the community system. Emma S. Stanford NORMAN Probable career field: Undecided NORMAN NORTH H. S., NORMAN Simon A. Vigil NORMAN NORMAN H. S., NORMAN Anthony M. Wilkinson NORMAN NORMAN NORTH H. S., NORMAN Nicholas L. Allen OKLAHOMA CITY Probable career field: Mathematics PUTNAM CITY NORTH H. S., OKLAHOMA CITY Matthew C. Bross OKLAHOMA CITY Probable career field: Medicine HARDING CHARTER PREPARATORY H. S., OKLAHOMA CITY Anne K. Coffey OKLAHOMA CITY Probable career field: Law BISHOP MC GUINNESS H. S., OKLAHOMA CITY

7 Oklahoma (continued) Tyler H. Dang OKLAHOMA CITY Probable career field: Law CLASSEN SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES, OKLAHOMA CITY Garrett M. Eakers OKLAHOMA CITY Probable career field: Medical Research HARDING CHARTER PREPARATORY H. S., OKLAHOMA CITY Jackson R. Jandreau OKLAHOMA CITY Probable career field: Aerospace Engineering PUTNAM CITY NORTH H. S., OKLAHOMA CITY Gavin E. Jergensen OKLAHOMA CITY Probable career field: Physics CLASSEN SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES, OKLAHOMA CITY Natalie C. Kastens OKLAHOMA CITY Probable career field: Graphic Design BISHOP MC GUINNESS H. S., OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA SCHOLARSHIP The University of Central Florida, located in Orlando, is a member of the State University System of Florida, noted for excellence in undergraduate teaching. Its curriculum combines diversified programs in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Arts & Sciences, Education, and Health. Graduate programs through the Ph.D. and accompanying research activities provide enhancement and continual educational opportunities. Ryan N. Sparks OKLAHOMA CITY Probable career field: Music WESTMOORE H. S., OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP The University of North Texas is the leading university of the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Listed as one of America's 100 best college buys, UNT offers 96 Bachelors, 126 Masters, and 47 Doctoral degree programs. Located 30 minutes north of Dallas and Fort Worth, the Denton University has an outstanding faculty, many nationally recognized programs and more than 27,000 students. UNT offers the quality of a private institution at an affordable price as exemplified by its 16:1 student-faculty ratio. Dat C. Truong OKLAHOMA CITY Probable career field: Medicine OKLAHOMA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS, OKLAHOMA CITY Charles S. Bales OWASSO Probable career field: Electrical Engineering BOOKER T. WASHINGTON H. S., TULSA Cody H. Poteet PARK HILL Probable career field: Computer Science OKLAHOMA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS, OKLAHOMA CITY David M. Soto PONCA CITY Probable career field: Microbiology/Immunology PONCA CITY H. S., PONCA CITY

8 Oklahoma (continued) Heather Sian Halley SAND SPRINGS CHARLES PAGE H. S., SAND SPRINGS Jordan A. Wimmer SAPULPA Probable career field: Music Composition SAPULPA H. S., SAPULPA Heath A. Vann SKIATOOK CHARLES PAGE H. S., SAND SPRINGS Morgan S. Tran SOUTH COFFEYVILLE Probable career field: Biomedical Engineering OKLAHOMA UNION H. S., SOUTH COFFEYVILLE Paige E. Taylor STILLWATER Probable career field: Nutrition/Dietetics STILLWATER H. S., STILLWATER Sabrina R. Early STRANG ADAIR H. S., ADAIR Lauren Hayley Aycock TULSA JENKS H. S., JENKS Bryce C. Buchanan TULSA Probable career field: Computer Engineering JENKS H. S., JENKS Mujahid B. Egan TULSA Probable career field: Biomedical Engineering PEACE ACADEMY, TULSA Wyatt Benjamin Evans TULSA Probable career field: Finance BISHOP KELLEY H. S., TULSA

9 Oklahoma (continued) Megan A. Harju TULSA Probable career field: Electrical Engineering UNION H. S., TULSA Jessica M. Hastings TULSA Probable career field: Undecided Kyle B. Hendrix TULSA Probable career field: Business METRO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, TULSA Emma E. Hills TULSA Probable career field: Medicine CASCIA HALL PREPARATORY SCHOOL, TULSA NATIONAL MERIT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Baylor University, with its main campus located at Waco, Texas, is a coeducational institution whose trustees are elected by the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Christian influence and ideals are emphasized. Established in 1845, Baylor offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of fields. Baylor maintains colleges of Nursing and Medical Research in Dallas and Hospital Administration in San Antonio. Enrollment on all campuses is over 12,000. Alexandra A. Kaste TULSA Probable career field: English Literature JENKS H. S., JENKS Lindsay R. Martin TULSA Probable career field: Public Relations UNION H. S., TULSA Mitchell T. McKinstry TULSA Probable career field: Mathematics BISHOP KELLEY H. S., TULSA Queen M. Pierre TULSA Probable career field: Pediatric Neurosurgery HOLLAND HALL SCHOOL, TULSA NATIONAL MERIT UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SCHOLARSHIP The University of Mississippi, affectionately known as Ole Miss, held its first session in The main Oxford campus enrolls 9, % from Mississippi and 25% representing 50 states and 30 foreign countries. The men/women ratio is 4 to 6 and there is a faculty/student ratio of 1 to 17. Bachelor through Doctoral degrees are offered in Liberal Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Law, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Professions. Gabrielle C. Thng TULSA Probable career field: Medicine Joseph M. Williams TULSA Probable career field: Undecided BOOKER T. WASHINGTON H. S., TULSA

10 Oklahoma (continued) Kaitlyn M. Trail WEATHERFORD Probable career field: Veterinary Medicine WEATHERFORD H. S., WEATHERFORD Carson D. Cole YUKON SOUTHWEST COVENANT SCHOOL, YUKON Andrew S. Patterson YUKON NATIONAL MERIT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Texas A&M University is chartered by Congress as the state's land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant university. Extraordinary faculty and academic resources annually place Texas A&M among the top 10 producers of sponsored research, according to the National Science Foundation, in disciplines ranging from the humanities and social sciences to the life sciences and engineering. Outstanding undergraduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations have access to more than 150 degree programs.