YOUNG VOICES: High school seniors, chase your dreams

Right now it’s very busy and hectic for high school seniors. Many are finishing their applications and applying to college. Many students are getting letters from the colleges they applied to, saying the college will offer them admission. Some colleges are sending letters that say they can’t…

Schererville teen is semifinalist in National Merit Scholarship program

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic senior Timothy LaVelle, of Schererville, has earned semifinalist status in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. Lavelle also received a score of 36 on the ACT.

More students taking college test prep classes

College preparation centers are springing up around the country, a trend that's grown tremendously the past five years.

Marian Catholic student is semifinalist in National Merit Scholarship program

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Marian Catholic senior Timothy LaVelle, of Schererville, has earned semifinalist status in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. Lavelle also received a score of 36 on the ACT.

Seven CHS students commended in 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program

CHESTERTON | Seven Chesterton High School students have been named commended students in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.

19 area students among National Merit semifinalists

Nineteen local students are among 16,000 semifinalists in the 58th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,300 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be…

Five National Merit finalists in H-F's class of 2012

FLOSSMOOR | Five Homewood-Flossmoor High School seniors were named National Merit Finalists in February.

10 local black students among 1,600 scholarship semifinalists

Ten local students are among 1,600 black high school seniors named National Achievement Scholarship semifinalists.

38 local National Merit semifinalists named

An unprecedented number of local students are among 16,000 semifinalists in the 57th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

National Merit scholar headed to U of C to study economics, math

Kersten Kazen, 18, of Homewood, has been selected to receive a National Merit Scholarship Award.

National Merit Scholar headed to U of C to study economics, math

Getting to know of Kersten Kazen

S'ville woman wins National Merit Scholarship to attend IU

Katie Westlund's abilities, skills and academic accomplishments earn National Merit Scholarship recognition.

S'ville woman wins National Merit Scholarship to attend IU

Getting to know of Katie Westlund

National Merit names local scholarship winners

The National Merit Scholarship Corp. released the names of several local students who won $2,500 National Merit Scholarship awards, financed through the corporation.