CHS student honored

A Clovis High School senior in the Early College High School program has been named a semifinalist in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Isaiah Garcia joins 16,000 high school seniors selected as semifinalists, according to a news release from Clovis Municipal Schools. Approximately half of those semifinalists are expected to win a National Merit Scholarship, with nearly $28 million in funds slated for award in the spring.

In coming months, semifinalists will be required to complete several requirements to attain the standing of Finalist, according a release from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).

Garcia, who plans to pursue a career in engineering, is on track to receive an associate of liberal arts degree from Clovis Community College in May, when he is also slated to graduate from Clovis High School.

Finalists will be announced in February.