PMHS students Peter Wei, Asher Lal and Lance Brady named National Merit Semifinalists

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From left, National Merit Semifinalists Peter Wei, Asher Lal and Lance Brady.

Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the Pelham (Union Free) School District.

The Pelham Public Schools is pleased to announce that three PMHS students were named National Merit Semifinalists.

The students recognized as semifinalists are  Lance Brady, Asher Lal and Peter Wei. They are part of approximately 16,000 semifinalists from across the country and are among the top-scoring students on the PSAT/National Merit Qualifying Test.

“Congratulations to Lance, Asher and Peter on this incredible accomplishment,” said PMHS Principal Jeannine Clark. “Being named a National Merit Semifinalist is a tremendous honor and reflection of their intelligence and hard work, as well as the dedication of our incredible teachers.”

National Merit Semifinalists now have the option to submit an application to become a finalist, which if selected, makes them eligible for more than $31 million in National Merit Scholarship funding.