Norristown Teen Named National Merit Finalist

From left: Joshua Lieberman of Downingtown, Soham Bharne of Norristown and Russell Emery of Phoenixville. (Photo courtesy of Devon Prep)

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Soham Bharne of Norristown, a senior at Devon Prep, has been named a finalist in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program, Devon Prep announced Monday.

“These young men are among 15,000 Finalists across the United States eligible to win one of the 8,200 available Merit Scholarships,” Devon Prep said in a statement.

Two other Devon Prep seniors -- Joshua Lieberman of Downingtown and Russell Emery of Phoenixville -- also were named finalists, Devon Prep said.

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