Senior named to scholars program

Central High School senior Carissa Moore has been named one of more than 2,600 candidates in the 2003 Presidential Scholars Program.

The candidates were selected from nearly 2.8 million students expected to graduate this year. Candidates are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements through SAT and ACT tests, essays, self-assessments and school recommendations. A panel of educators will review the candidates and select 500 semifinalists in April.

Those chosen will be invited to Washington, D.C., in June for a recognition ceremony.

Moore is the daughter of Brad and Kim Moore.