Three Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists

Three Maimonides School seniors have qualified as National Merit Semifinalists, based on outstanding scores on the 2008 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Zachary Avigan, son of Drs. David and Michelle Avigan of Sharon, Ben jamin Niewood, son of Drs. Eliahu and Joanne Niewood of Newton, and Gabriel Rosen, son of Dr. Hillel and Mrs. Amy Rosen of Newton, are among some 16,000 semifinalists nationwide.

They will be eligible for Merit Scholarships awarded next spring.