National Merit Scholarship Winners Named

The National Merit Scholarship Corp. has announced the names of high school seniors who have been chosen to receive $2,000 National Merit Scholarships.

Recipients of the scholarships were chosen by a committee of college admissions officers and secondary school counselors. The selection process is based on the student’s academic record, his or her significant contributions to the school and community, and the recommendation of the student’s school principal.

These are the students from the San Gabriel Valley who have been awarded scholarships:

Connie K. Chung, Arcadia

John J. Pan, Arcadia

Danielle L. Unis, Claremont

Gary Chen, Diamond Bar

Hoa M. Thai, Monterey Park

Peter A. Selkin, Pasadena

Sammy C. Lai, San Gabriel

Albert S. Lee, San Marino

Dennis C. Tong, San Marino

Leslie H. Lee, Sierra Madre

Leondra R. Kruger, South Pasadena

Kinh H. Tieu, Walnut