Editor’s Note: The following article was written and submitted by a representative of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.
The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District recently announced that John F. Kennedy High School senior Ethan M. Jones has been recognized as an “Outstanding Participant” in the National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s National Achievement Program.
Jones earned this prestigious honor by scoring in the top three percent of all African-American students nationwide who participated in the 2011 PSAT/NMSQT exam.
Jones is one of approximately 3,100 “Outstanding Participants” who will be referred to colleges based on their potential for academic success.
The National Achievement Scholarship Program is an academic competition established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding Black American high school students.
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Lu Scala May 17, 2013 at 08:49 am
I never had any kids.. and am the last kid who went to to the Bellmore Merrick school system.....its…Read More been almost 40 years since I was a Mempham grad..and it is very disharting to hear that my many many high tax dollars..are not enought for these kids I have been sororting all these years!!! Who is getting all the money??? Its all bull.. aI live inbetween teachers.. how is it they can afford high end cars, housekeepers, landscapers, ect??????... the money is being spent in the WRONG WAYS TO THE TEACHERS, AND MOST OF ALL THE ADMISTRATION, THE SCHOOL BOARD ECT... I AM CALLING FOR A MASSIVE AUDIT AND GET0 per year.. they afe not worth any more then that.. THE MONEY BACK FROM ANYONE WHO WAS PAID MORE THEN $75,00....
patti May 16, 2013 at 08:28 pm
A bit of a surprise considering kids come home with a supply list a mile long (and average $40-$75).
Michael Ganci (Editor) May 14, 2013 at 01:34 pm
Can you edit above and add photo? Then I will post to top news! Thanks! MG