More than 100 Fulton students semifinalists in 2013 National Merit scholarship program

The most students in Fulton County Schools history — 108 — are semifinalists in the 58th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These scholastically-talented high school seniors now continue in the national competition for 8,300 Merit Scholarship awards, a value of approximately $32 million. “Much attention is put on what schools do to help lower-performing students, but our district places just as much emphasis on helping high-achieving students get ahead,” said Superintendent Robert Avossa. “This announcement is a sign that our kids are increasing in their skills and are nationally competitive.”