Congratulations to HPHS National Merit Winners

While there are a lot of smart cookies at Highland Park High School, four have been recognized nationally for their excellence. Ann He, Arya McCarthy, Ellie Reynolds, and Jaclyn Zhou were chosen out of a pool of 15,000 finalists based on their accomplishments, skills, and academic success. Besides bragging rights, each also received a $2,500 scholarship. Great job, everybody!

6 thoughts on “Congratulations to HPHS National Merit Winners

  • May 15, 2013 at 7:09 pm
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    I don’t see anything here that would suggest Arya is female, Wondering. Assuming you’re correct, why did you feel the need to point out his maleness?

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  • May 15, 2013 at 7:20 pm
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    The writer corrected her column. It originally congratulated the ladies.

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  • May 15, 2013 at 8:31 pm
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    @Dan. Probably because the Arya people know in Game of Thrones is a girl, not because of anything you wrote.

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  • May 15, 2013 at 9:14 pm
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    That was my mistake – I couldn’t find a facebook page for Arya, and because it was a top baby name for girls this year, that was my guess. I corrected it within minutes of posting and I am very sorry.

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  • May 16, 2013 at 9:55 am
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    @Margaux. I doubt it bothers him. He wore a kilt to Prom.

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