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Andrew DeGregorio (from left), Elizabeth Woodward and Connie Gamble were honored by the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Board of Accountancy during a recent luncheon at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta.
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The following Columbia County residents have recently graduated from Brenau University: Evans - Rebecca Suan Blair, with a master of business administration degree; Deidre LaTonja Cummings, bachelor of business administration degree; Carole Dallis, with a bachelor of business administration degree; Scott D. Gay, with a bachelor of science degree; Elise P. Moradi, with a bachelor of business administration degree; Grant Stephen Sims, with a bachelor of science degree; Daneka Jacqueline Stringfield, with a bachelor of business administration degree; Martinez - Mark Andrew Starcher, master of business administration; Jeremy Chadwick Neal, bachelor of business administration; Jennifer Roseanne Page, bachelor of business administration; Garcia Beatrix Patterson, bachelor of science; Sharon B. Settles, bachelor of business administration; Michael Lewis Standiford, bachelor of science; Scott Mitchell Adam, bachelor of business administration; David Anthony Barrios, bachelor of science; Anthony Tyrone Brooks, bachelor of science; Edward Hal Hood, bachelor of science; and Kimala Catrena McClendon, bachelor of business administration.
Brenau Dean's List
David Anthony Barrios and Michael Lewis Standiford, both of Martinez, have been named to the Dean's List at Brenau University for the spring semester.
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College graduate
Whit Wilder of Evans, Ga., graduated from Clemson University in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal and Veterinary Sciences. Wilder is the son of Hugh and Kathy Wilder and a graduate of Evans High School. His grandparents are Ellie DuBose and Vivion Wilder of Sumpter, S.C.
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Aja Ryan Reece, of Evans, graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University on May 7.
UGA scholarships awarded
The following Columbia County residents who are in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Georgia have received scholarships: Sara Kauffman, of Evans, AmerisourceBergen Corp. scholarship; and Stephen Faires, of Evans, CVS scholarship.
SIUC graduates
The following Columbia County residents recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale: Zachary Thomas Curry, of Evans; Richard J. Wingate, of Harlem; and Edward Joseph Townsend, of Martinez. Darin B. Evans, of Harlem, also was recently recognized for achieving academic excellence at SIUC.
Furman University graduates
The following Columbia County students recently graduated from Furman University: Lauren R. Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Brown, of Evans; Lindsey A. Wright, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Wright, of Evans; David W. Brantley, son of Dr. and Mrs. David Brantley, of Martinez; and Franziska L. Mangum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Mangum, of Martinez.
Furman Dean's List
The following Columbia County residents have been named to the dean's list at Furman University for the spring term: Samuel C. Pitts, son of Dr. and Mrs. W. Pitts, of Evans; Ashley E. Sisco, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sisco, of Evans; Lindsey A. Wright, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Wright, of Evans; Adnan Filipovic, son of Mr. and Mrs. Damir Filipovic, of Martinez; Mary E. Mangum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Mangum, of Martinez; and Jennifer A. Walters, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Walters, of Martinez.
Ashley E. Wheatley, of Evans, has graduated from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health with a doctorate in veterinary medicine. Wheatley is a 1997 graduate of Evans High School and a 2001 graduate of Augusta State University. She is the daughter of Douglas and Brenda Wheatley, of Evans.
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ASU Dean's List
The following Columbia County residents have been named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Augusta State University: Nelda R. Allen, Laurie A. Anderson, Justin N. Anglin, Courtney L. Bodie, Bambi D. Bowers, Stephanie A. Brooks, Sarah B. Busby, David J. Capell, Timothy R. Carroll, Joseph P. Carter, Gregory B. Cobb, Andrew M. Colling, Samuel K. Colson, Jonathan R. Cook, Jennie E. Corley, Adam H. Cowart, Allison K. Daigrepont, Kathryn A. Dee, Carrie A. Dellinger, Ronald C. Dionisio, Jennifer M. Elliott, Jenny I. Enelow, Ashley M. Faircloth, Colby S. Farrow, Meghan N. Federman, Christopher D. Fontimayor, Robert C. Frashuer, Matthew J. Gilliam, Natalie M. Greenwald, Sana F. Hashmi, Danielle L. Hendricks, John R. Hensley, Carolyn M. Horne, Jacqueline M. Houde, Matthew R. Howard, Christopher L. Howlett, Jessica L. Hunt, Benjamin L. Hutton, Russell J. Ingram, Maria M. Irwin, Lauren P. Jennings, Harold W. Johnson, Rahil M. Khan, Kira M. King, Tiffany C. Maguire, Rex A. Main, Jenna N. Martin, Rhiannon L. Martin, Lindsay C. McCleskey, John B. McDaniel, Holly L. McMahon, Shannon N. McReynolds, Kenda R. Miller, Traci L. Minor, Amanda Lynne W. Miranda, Paul H. Moore, Alan F. Myers, Viet Q. Nguyen, Bethany L. Nixon, Emily R. Norton, Alyson D. Ohmer, Phillip B. Palacz, Sudeep U. Patel, Vrajesh U. Patel, Ronald J. Perry, Jill E. Peterson, Amanda L. Phillips, Milton E. Picklesimer, Danielle M. Pinckney, Phillip M. Potter, Ryan J. Price, Randal C. Pyers, Eva Marie L. Rapp, Quay A. Rice, Marc H. Rodriguez, Jayme J. Rosado, Benjamin T. Russell, Brian E. Rykken, Gary M. Schwarz, Nelson K. Simmons, David J. Steflik, Leslie A. Stegmaier, Brian C. Stewart, Kelly A. Strickland, Kimberly A. Strickland, Sahar Tofigh, Sohrab Tofigh, Zoe E. Tolson, Thao T. Tran, Adam M. Trzonkowski, Jasmine R. Tulloh, Rebecca J. Webster, Connie L. Wendorf, Emma E. Wendorf, Justin T. Williams, Robin E. Willis, Julia N. Winger, Ramon A. Adriano, Sheree L. Brock, Jaclyn M. Howard, Nancy K. Sheahan, Joshua G. Wemple, Lori B. Scherer, William B. Barrs, Shannon L. Cain, Kristen M. Carlson, Amy R. Kaylor, Adrienne R. Popplewell and Sara E. Turner.
Child care recognition
Robbie Germany, of Harlem, and Kellie Watson, of Martinez, have been awarded a Child Development Associate Credential in recognition of outstanding work with young children. The credential was awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition in Washington, D.C.
Georgia Tech honors
Michael Robert Chesnut graduated with a bachelor of science in Information technology from the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Navy on May 27. Chestnut graduated from Evans High School in 2001 and is the son of Steve and Karen Chesnut. He will pursue his master's degree at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif.
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Corrie Navarro, daughter of Victor and Pamela Navarro, of Martinez, has recently obtained the academic standing of faculty honors at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Navarro is a 2001 graduate of Augusta Christian Schools and is active in the youth ministry with YouthWorks Inc., spending her summer in Arecibo, Puerto Rico as a site program director.