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Student From Vernon Named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidate

The selections were announced by the White House Commission of Presidential Scholars.

The White House Commission of Presidential Scholars recently announced the candidates for the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar Program
The White House Commission of Presidential Scholars recently announced the candidates for the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar Program (Chris Dehnel/Patch)

VERNON, CT — A Vernon resident has been selected as a candidate for the 2025 United States Presidential Scholars Program, according to the White House Commission of Presidential Scholars.

Paul J. Westerberg, like thousands of others from around the country, is being recognized for broad academic achievement and having scored exceptionally well on the SAT or ACT.

Westerberg attends Rockville High School.

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