Manheim Central senior Rachel King was recognized recently as a 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program finalist after competing with 1.5 million high school students for one of the top spots. King was selected after her Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test scores and outstanding academic talent put her in the upmost one-third of 50,000 high scorers. Approximately 7,600 finalists were chosen based on their leadership accomplishments, skills, academic record, and official recommendation as well as an essay. King will now be in the running to receive a Merit Scholarship award.

King is a former Manheim Central Learner of the Month for her outstanding work with Science Olympiad, and she is currently No. 1 in the class ranking.