Leasure named National Merit Scholarship winner — one of 12 in state

by Kate Evans

Berkeley Springs High School graduating senior Matthew Leasure has been named as a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship winner and a National Merit Scholar.

His selection was announced on May 10. Leasure is one of 12 West Virginia students to receive the prestigious academic scholarship.

Leasure was previously selected as a National Merit Scholarship finalist in February.  Finalist standing for the award is a rare and…