Fort Walton Beach High School Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist

Keira Foy, a senior at Fort Walton Beach High School, has been selected as one of more than 16,000 National Merit Semifinalists nationwide, placing her in the top one percent of U.S. high school seniors. Most semifinalists are expected to advance to finalist status, with approximately 6,700 merit scholarships totaling $24 million to be awarded in spring 2027.

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