"Oak Grove Merit Scholar to attend Princeton" (Oak Grove, Mississippi)

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<p>[Oak</a> Grove Merit Scholar to attend Princeton | hattiesburgamerican.com | Hattiesburg American](<a href=“http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20090528/NEWS01/905280326]Oak”>http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/article/20090528/NEWS01/905280326)</p>

<p>William Wild will attend Princeton University this fall $2,500 richer after being named a National Merit Scholar and receiving the rare and prestigious scholarship.</p>

<p>“I was definitely surprised,” said Wild, 18, a recent Oak Grove High School graduate. “It’s pretty uncommon to receive this award, and I’m very grateful for the opportunity.”</p>

<p>Wild was one of 21 Mississippi students to be named a National Merit Scholarship winner in May and is among 2,500 high school seniors selected nationwide.</p>

<p>But Wild - an avid reader and computer guru - isn’t getting a break any time soon. Headed to Princeton this fall, he plans to major in physics and take challenging math and science courses</p>

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<p>Congratulations, William! Welcome to Princeton.</p>