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Local News in Brief : La Habra : Student Named Finalist in Science Talent Search

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A La Habra High School student is among 40 finalists throughout the nation in the 48th annual Westinghouse Science Talent Search, the sponsoring organization has announced.

Peter Andrew Eric Nigrini, 17, is the only California finalist in the competition, Westinghouse officials said.

Nigrini will compete with the other 39 national finalists for scholarships to be awarded by Westinghouse on March 6. The first-place scholarship is for $20,000, with lesser amounts to be awarded to the nine other top winners. Each of the finalists, however, will receive at least a $1,000 scholarship, Westinghouse officials said.

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Nigrini lives in La Habra Heights.

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