More than 1,600 black U.S. high school seniors are semifinalists in this year’s competition for awards in the National Achievement Scholarship Program, conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corp. Achievement are expected eventually to be awarded to some 800 students.

Here are area semifinalists:

Illinois
Aurora: Jasmyn A. Martin, Aurora East High; Adedayo O. Adesokan, Jorrell R. Bonner, Rhiana E. Gunn-Wright, Chantel K. Liggett, Samira M. Payne and Xavier C. Watson of Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Barrington: Temi E. Ogunbodede, Barrington Community High

Chicago: Robert A. Fletcher and Cortnee G. Malcom of Kenwood Academy; Arjeme D. Cavens, Latin School of Chicago; Ryan Carter, Larry N. Green and Chad J. Kyles of Lincoln Park High; Corrine E. Hodges, Morgan Park High; Charisse D. Eschmann, Idris E. Okere, Elliot M. Rembert and Malikat O. Rufai of Northside College Prep; Nicole F. Broom, Gail C. Burks, Rebecca Emiru, Jeremy Jordan, Elizabeth A. Mensah and Aisha S. Wells of Walter Payton College Prep; Sean P. Collins, Providence St. Mel High; Folake I. Dosu and Syrie M. Roche of St. Ignatius College Prep; Megan B. Harris, Nneka R. McGuire, Donavan Mitchem and Stephanie Stern of University of Chicago Laboratory High; Lavette D. Bass, Pierre E. Boncy, Jordan A. Bryant, Lesley E. Gore, Carl D. Harris, Demiera R. Harris, Lemarc Jackson, Jasmine N. Jenkins, Darcy D. Johanson, Jonathan McReynolds, Dave C. Pitts, Lekiesha K. Porter, Jevhon M. Rivers, Christine E. Saffold, Jordan A. Seaberry, Norman L. Thomas, Nicholas W. Thompson and Natalia T. Washington of Whitney M. Young Magnet High

Chicago Heights: Melissa A. Locke, Jasmin M. Simmons, Corey A. White, Jared A. White and Michael T. Whittaker of Marian Catholic High

Evanston: Philip E. Bateman and Robin R. Calhoun of Evanston Township High

Flossmoor: Gregory J. Anderson, Krystina A. Graham, Kassandra C. Hasty and Ariel N. James of Homewood-Flossmoor Community High

Harvey: Nechoya Harrell, Thornton Township High

Hoffman Estates: Alexandra S. McKnight, J.B. Conant High

Lake Forest: Kimberly-Claire Seymour, Lake Forest High

Lisle: Patrick J. Franklin, Lisle High

Melrose Park: Lorenzo L. Patrick, Walther Lutheran High

Mundelein: Rafael L. Mantilla, Mundelein High

Naperville: Delbert W. Hunt, Naperville Central High; Shaina M. Humphries and Marion N. Steinberg of Neuqua Valley High

Oak Park: Jordan Moore-Fields and Kevin D. White of Oak Park and River Forest High

Olympia Fields: Philip C. Aka, Rich Central High

Palatine: Ashley D. Jordan, Palatine High

Park Ridge: Williette D . Nyanue, Maine Township High East.

Roselle: Sonia D. Menon, Lake Park High

Skokie: Elisa D. Meggs, Niles Township High North

South Holland: Michael E. Stanley, Seton Academy; Ademola J. Adekola, Thornwood High

Winnetka: Stefan J. Wojciechowski, New Trier Township High

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