Oxford High School senior Elizabeth Ligon was recent named a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Ligon was one of 16,000 semifinalists named in October. She has been awarded a Certificate of Merit from the National Merit Scholarship Program.
The senior advanced to the finals by demonstrating, through distinguished performance, high potential for future academic accomplishment.
According to the NMSP website, Ligon was one of 15,000 semifinalists advancing to the finals.
Approximately 8,200 Merit Scholarship recipients will be chosen.