Afton Morton, a senior at North Yarmouth Academy, has been named a National Merit Scholar semifinalist. She is flanked by Head of School Ben Jackson and Head of Upper School Eric Austin. Contributed
Afton Morton of Freeport, a senior at North Yarmouth Academy, has been named a 2020 National Merit Scholarship program semifinalist.
Morton is one of 73 Maine high school seniors and 16,000 nationwide to earn the recognition, equating to less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors. In February, 15,000 will find out if they advance to finalist standings; 7,600 students who meet the high academic standards and requirements set by the National Merit program are awarded National Merit Scholarships totaling more than $31 million.
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