ARLINGTON — Arlington High School senior Jacob Tavenner has been named a finalist in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Tavenner is one of 16,000 semifinalists named in September of last year, who has met all the requirements for advancement to finalist standing in the competition.

All of the finalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships to be offered this year.

Tavenner has been attending Running Start during his junior and senior years of high school, and will be graduating this June.