STUDENT IS FINALIST IN SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Haresh Kamath, a graduating senior at Central High School, has been named one of approximately 2,500 semifinalists in the 1992 Presidential Scholars Program.

He is the son of Prabhakar and Geetha Kamath.

The semifinalists were selected from more than 2.5 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in 1992.

From the semifinalists, 141 will be selected as the 1992 Presidential Scholars. The White House will announce the selection in early May.

Now in its 28th year, the Presidential Scholars Program is the highest federal honor bestowed upon graduating high school seniors. Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities.

The semifinalists were selected for their performance on the SAT or ACT tests. Further consideration is based on student essays, self-assessments, activities, school recommendations.

Scholars will be invited to Washington in mid-June to receive the Presidential Scholar medallion.