From a field of 22 applicants, the Gorham Fayette school board has narrowed the field of candidates to replace school superintendent David Hankins to five.

 During a special meeting scheduled at 6 p.m. tonight, the board will interview Thomas Taylor, treasurer of Patrick Henry school district; Dr. Joanne Kerkes, an independent curriculum consultant; Russ Griggs, superintendent of the Stryker school district, Norm Glismann, principal of Bryan High School; and Jim Hutchison, retired superintendent of the Woodmore school district.