The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announces that Bartlesville High School Senior Lauren Lee has been named a National Merit Semifinalist.

 About 16,000 students from across the country were selected in this year's National Merit Scholarship Program. Semifinalists have the chance to qualify for the Finalist level for the chance to win a scholarship and the title National Merit Scholar.

In addition to her excellent academic work, Lauren Lee is also president of the Student Body at BHS, President of the National Honor Society, serves on the Student Advisory Council, and is an active member of the World Language Club. Lauren plans to attend college and major in either biology or finance.