Merit Scholars Rise Across the South Regional Region
The tenth National Merit Scholarship competition names 631 Southern high school graduates among 1900 national winners. Two thirds of Southern winners come from metropolitan centers. many stay within the region for college. Merit Scholars pursue diverse fields, with majors in teaching, engineering, science, and business.
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Duke
Vanderbilt
Johnsopkins
Georgia Institute of Technology
Ly Winfred L. Godwin
Southern Regional Education Board
South
Texas
Maryland
Ford Foundation
Ten-Negre Corporation
New York
Uni-Jhour
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Salvation Army Girl Guards
Opportunity Troop 60
Decatur
Carol Hill
Judy Hayes
Rendy Keenen
Charlotte Dempsie
Brenda Barber
Kathy Haimilty
Dean Graham
Sharon Hayes
Doris Gienn
Ruby Shelton
Linda Freeman
Linda Barber
Donnie Dempsey
James Deuel
Jeader
Shirley Eaya
Mary Jane Tucker
Patricia Davidson
Doris Childs
Margaret Young
Jim Garner
Murphy’s
SWIFT
Western
Blue Bell
Bbc
Veal
Bama
Deacon
Tor
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