Congratulations to CAHS senior Alexander Usher, a National Merit Scholarship Finalist! Merit Scholar designees have demonstrated exceptional academic ability and the potential for success in rigorous college studies and have scored in the top 1% on the PSAT nationally. Alexander has already been awarded scholarships from several universities based upon his designation as a National Merit Finalist but hasn’t yet decided where he will attend college in the fall. As the only Finalist selected from any high school in Escondido, he will also be competing with students from around the US for additional scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation this spring.