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Alex Stamatis and Noah Petzinger
Avon Local Schools are proud to announce Avon High School seniors Noah Petzinger and Alex Stamatis are National Merit Finalists! They rank among the nation’s elite. Congratulations!
Noah Petzinger: Parents- Brad and Mary Petzinger
- School activities: Swimming, track, Key Club, National Honor Society
- Potential college major: Computer Science
- College(s) of interest: University of Pittsburgh, The Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati, Washington University
- Hobbies: Reading, playing video games
- Advice for other students: “Learn to enjoy learning. If you like doing it, you will enjoy learning.”
Alex Stamatis: Parents- John and Fay Stamatis
- School activities: Academic Challenge, Key Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, Junior Statesmen of America (JSA)
- Potential college major(s): Business or law
- College of interest: The Ohio State University
- Hobbies: Reading, playing basketball
- Advice for other students: “Academics are important. It prepares you for life…if you are working hard, it will translate into other areas.”
Less than 1 percent of high school seniors make it to the semifinal round. About 90 percent of semifinalists are expected to move on to become National Merit Finalists, which should be announced in February. About half of all finalists are awarded National Merit Scholarships. To become finalists, the semifinalists must submit a scholarship application that includes a strong academic record and an account of their participation in school and community activities, leadership abilities, participation in school and community activities, employment and any honors or awards.
