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DeKalb students win merit scholarships

By Rich McKay
April 7, 2011

Seven DeKalb County high school students have received National Merit Scholarships.

On Wednesday, 800 African American students learned they will receive $2,500 scholarships for their high academic performance, SAT scores and an essay.

The DeKalb recipients include: Erica L. Byas-Smith and Abaho A. Katabarwa, both of Lakeside High School in Atlanta, Carrie Moore, Rodriguez Roberts and Leah Gose of Chamblee High School, Amadi Iruke Ozier and Paul Calhoun III of Stephenson High School.

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