Thompson High School seniors Charles Lowery and Tanner Reid have been named finalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. More than
1.3 million students began the competition by taking the 2023 PSAT/NMSQT. To reach the finalist stage, Lowery and Reid demonstrated outstanding academics, leadership, and community involvement. They are among over 15,000 finalists, with scholarship winners to be announced between April and July. Lowery, son of Mary and Charles Lowery of Alabaster, will attend The University of Alabama, majoring in Electrical Engineering. Reid, son of Kimberly and Michael Reid, will attend the University of South Alabama, majoring in Chemistry with plans for a graduate degree in pharmacy.