Warren’s National Merit Scholars

Gurnee-based Warren Township High School has recognized 11 National Merit Scholarship Program students. The teenagers received the kudos from the school board at a meeting this week. Warren recognized the following outstanding pupils for this year: Jessica A. Bayles, Joshua J. Pride, Timothy R. Becker, Caitlin E. Purdome, Emma I. Castanos, Jacob I. Schwerr, Tyler Luce, Joseph K. Severini, Aidan R. McBride, Brian D. Young, and Maren E. Monson. National Merit Scholars are heavily recruited by universities and some are given preferential treatment in admissions, housing and course selection, officials said. Many selective universities seek to increase their number of National Merit Scholars.