Jackson Kehoe Named National Merit Scholarship Winner

Wakefield High School's Jackson P. Kehoe was named winner of a National Merit $2,500 Scholarship, it was announced Wednesday.

Jackson's probably career field is Environmental Science according to a release from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. In addition to outstanding academics, Jackson recently stared in the role of Joseph in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the high school.

National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners are the Finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. The number of winners named in each state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the nation’s graduating high school seniors.

Jackson was selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors, who appraised a substantial amount of information submitted by both the Finalists and their high schools: the academic record, including difficulty level of subjects studied and grades earned; scores from two standardized tests; contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay written by the Finalist; and a recommendation written by a high school official.