Chesterfield students honored for academics

Three national scholastic competitions have recognized Chesterfield County students: Chesterfield semifinalists in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program are Clover Hill High student Michael DeWitt, Cosby High student David Casalaspi and Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School students Matthew Henderson, Matthew Kluge, Caroline Martin, Megan O’Donnell and Carson Wang. This program, conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corp., annually recognizes as semifinalists about 16,000 academically talented high school seniors across the country.

Chesterfield semifinalists in the 2009 National Achievement Scholarship Program are Lloyd C. Bird High student Tolulope Omojokun, James River High student Brian Henry, Meadowbrook High student Osasumwen Benjamin, Monacan High student Tilghman Goldsborough and Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School student Kelly Diaz. Conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corp., this program recognizes outstanding African-American students throughout the nation.

Clover Hill High students Bethany May and Ian Teune were recognized in the 2009 National Hispanic Recognition Program. Operated by the College Board, this program honors outstanding Hispanic students throughout the nation. Each year, about 3,300 students are selected for outstanding scores on the PSAT.