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Glen Cove Senior Named Commended Student

He placed among the top scorers of the more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2018 competition.

Glen Cove High School senior John Dong was named a Commended Student in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program.

John was among the 34,000 Commended Students across the nation recognized for his exceptional academic promise. He placed among the top scorers of the more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2018 competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. John was presented with a Letter of Commendation by Principal Antonio Santana.

Story, Photo courtesy of the Glen Cove City School District: Glen Cove High School senior John Dong is pictured with Principal Antonio Santana.

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