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Riverside Middle School Honor Roll
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Sarron Aaronson was named to the Seventh Grade A Fourth Nine Weeks Honor Roll at Riverside Middle School.
Brenau University spring 2010 awards
The following local students received academic awards from Brenau University: Victoria Brisendine , a senior from Martinez, Outstanding Future Educator Award; and Yvonne Perry , a senior from Grovetown, Senior Award for Art Education.
All-State Chorus
The following students were selected to participate in the 2010 Georgia Music Educators Association's All State Chorus program:
Columbia Middle School: Mya Elim, Dyani Ferguson, Nicole Garcia, Samantha Grubbs, Laura Youngquist (director: Phillip Streetman)
Evans High School: Ashley Elim, Meagin Griffis, Taylor Lord, Alissa Salvador, Veronica Shultz, Sara Stover, Alyssa Urbanawiz, Victoria Yrizarry (director: Jean Lancaster)
Evans Middle School: Danielle Davis, Annie Hobson, Andrea Reed, Katie Smith, Allison Youngsman, Amy Youngsman (director:Wendy Baggott)
Greenbrier High School: Amarachi Erondu, Stephen Santiago, Haley Woods (director: Karen Boyd)
Grovetown High School: Gwen Angleton, Matthew Cook, Sherilyn Harper (director:Karen Boyd)
Grovetown Middle School: Rhiley Greene, Dory Hasson, Shabrita Patterson, India Persaud, Ashlee Smith, Kenya Spencer, Olivia Vasquez (director: Margie Story)
Lakeside High School: Molly Hynes (director: Stacy Branch)
Riverside Middle School: Katie Hansen, Stephanie Reville, Kathryn Santiago (director: Vivian Easler)
Southern Wesleyan 2010 graduates
The following students graduated in May from Southern Wesleyan University: Evans : Cheryl Hartfield , bachelor of science in management; Loretta Jones , master of science in management; Alicia McClain , bachelor of science in management; Grovetown : Julie Lewis , master of education; Marcial Rodriguez , master of education; Martinez: Melissa Goretskie , master of education; Sheri Loflin , master of science in management; Cynthia Marshall , master of science in management; Dana Prickett, associate of science in business; Stephanie Watford , master of education.
Faulkner graduate
Hannah Brooke Hastings , daughter of Jeff and Barbara Hastings of Martinez, was presented as valedictorian at Faulkner University's April 30 graduation ceremony in Montgomery, Ala.
Hastings graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in English with an emphasis in journalism. She graduated with a 4.0 GPA and achieved President's List status each semester. Hastings was a member of Alpha Chi Honor Society and received the English Department academic award.
Presidential Scholar finalist
John Klement , a graduating senior at Greenbrier High, has been named one of approximately 560 semifinalists in the 2010 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program based on superior achievement, leadership qualities, personal character, and involvement in community and school activities.
Indiana scholar
Eric Raymond Franklin , an undergraduate from Martinez, has been designated as a Founders Scholar by Indiana University Bloomington for demonstrating and sustaining academic excellence.
SRR Awards Educational Grants
Savannah River Remediation, the liquid waste contractor at Savannah River Site, announced that 10 area schools have been awarded educational grants totaling $15,314 to recognize and support excellence in teaching. The following Columbia County residents were awarded the grant at a reception held May 20 in Aiken: Michael Bert, Martinez Elementary; Chasity D. Archer and Megan Lechner, Greenbrier Elementary.
NCGSU
President's List
Elizabeth Rheta Piggott of Martinez and Julie Marie Fowler of Augusta, were named to the Spring 2010 President's List at North Georgia College & State University for academic excellence.
NCGSU Dean's List
Parker Williams LaSure of Evans, Brianna Ruth Lowrie of Martinez, Eva Marie Fournier of Evans and Zachary Steven Brooks of Evans, were named to the Spring 2010 Dean's List at North Georgia College & State University for academic achievement.
NCGSU graduate
Alisha Nicole Laterza of Evans, has received a bachelor of science degree in psychology from North Georgia College & State University in the Spring 2010 quarter.
North Greenville University graduate
Michelle Lee Evans of Grovetown graduated May 6 with a bachelor of arts in interdisciplinary studies degree and summa cum laude from North Greenville University.
North Greenville Dean's List
Gabrielle Marie Corbin of Martinez and Michelle Lee Evans of Grovetown were recognized for academic accomplishments by naming them to the Dean's List for the spring 2010 semester at North Greenville University.
Clemson University graduates
The following Columbia County residents received their degrees from Clemson University during commencement ceremonies held May 7: Joshua Ryan Woodward of Martinez received a bachelor of science degree in financial management, cum laude with departmental honors; Ian Patrick Beilman of Evans received a bachelor of science degree in conservation biology; Maggie Suzanne Pepin of Evans received a bachelor of science degree in construction science and management; Abigail Elizabeth Russell of Evans received a bachelor of arts degree in history, summa cum laude with departmental and general honors.
Georgia Southern University honor
Alexander Ridlon of Martinez earned a 4.0 for the spring semester at Georgia Southern University. He is majoring in business.
Excelsior College graduates
The following local students have graduated from Excelsior College after the spring 2010 semester: John Christian Bethell of Grovetown, has earned a bachelor of arts degree and Gilbert Walter Laury of Grovetown has earned a bachelor of science degree.
Piedmont honor
Kevin D'Antignac of Evans was named to the Dean's List at Piedmont College after completing the 2010 spring semester.
Brewton-Parker Dean's List
Kevin Nelson of Evans and Ryan Howard Shipp of Martinez, qualified for the Dean's List at Brewton-Parker College of Mount Vernon, Georgia, for the spring 2010 semester.
Reinhardt College Dean's List
Claire Moore of Evans, was among the 377 students named to the Reinhardt College Dean's List for spring semester 2010.
Wofford degrees
The following students graduated after spring semester from Wofford College: Edward Douglas Andrew of Martinez obtained a bachelor of arts degree in finance; minor in economics; Stephen Alex Shapiro of Augusta obtained bachelor of arts degrees in economics and finance.
University of Georgia degrees
The following local students received their degrees at the University of Georgia after the spring 2010 semester:
Appling : Whitney Elizabeth Kizer , bachelor of science in agriculture; Jordan Wesley Newman , bachelor of science; Lucy Ann Pollard , master of accountancy; Joshua Kresge Speese , bachelor of science; Julia Ashley Tankersley , bachelor of science in agriculture and master of accountancy;
Harlem : Raymond Morgan Lloyd Fulcher , master of education; Jessica Annis Price , bachelor of science in family and consumer sciences;
Grovetown : Stephanie Anne Ayers , bachelor of science in agriculture; Holly Payne Barmore , bachelor of science; Brittany Moralle Bartles , bachelor of science in family and consumer sciences; Jessica Leigh Borum , bachelor of science; Jordan Marsh Hargrove , master of public health; Jessica Nicole Norman , bachelor of science;
Evans : Bridget Maria Bravo , bachelor of business administration; Christopher Richard Baugh , bachelor of arts; Chadwick Turner Brantley , bachelor of science in family and consumer sciences; Heather Lindsey Daniel , bachelor of arts in journalism; Elaine Joy Davis , doctor of veterinary medicine; Abby Marie Donnelly , bachelor of science; Hannah Elspeth Elliott , bachelor of fine arts; William Lee Ferguson III , bachelor of science; Hillary Caroline Lee Greene , bachelor of science; Mary Frances Gunnels , bachelor of arts; Christy Deason Hill , master of education; Alaina Rachelle Kemp , bachelor of science; Kara May Knight , bachelor of science in health promotion; Taffy Ashton Kruger , bachelor of science in education; Lauren Elizabeth Mathews , bachelor of science; Sharon Aileen Marie McCoy , bachelor of arts; Jori Danae McMurtrey , bachelor of science; Shuaib Mohammad , bachelor of science; Ian Edward Owen , bachelor of arts in journalism; Rejina Shanthinie Pumachcharige , bachelor of science; Michael Christopher Skelton , bachelor of science; Clifford Andrew Smith , bachelor of science and bachelor of arts; Amy Elizabeth Sunderland , bachelor of arts; Meredith Catherine Tannehill , bachelor of science in family and consumer sciences; Laura Ann Tracy , bachelor of science; Ashish Trehan , bachelor of landscape architecture; Melody Melissa Wallace , bachelor of science in family and consumer sciences; Alexander Hadwyn Ward , bachelor of science; Mason James Webb , bachelor of science;
Martinez : Kylie K Lucchesi , bachelor of science in education; Haresh Kumar Soorma , bachelor of science; Bishakha Bandyopadhyay , doctor of pharmacy; Meredith Maxwell Campbell , bachelor of science in family and consumer sciences; Kelcie Danae Chambers , bachelor of arts in journalism; Jordan Gibson Collier , bachelor of science; Colby Shae Farrow , master of public health; Sara Frances Good , bachelor of business administration; Karla Marie Heath , bachelor of science in education and bachelor of science; Rachel Maria Howard , bachelor of science in education; Drew Cinniuint Rhys Kovacs , bachelor of arts; Jamie Diane Lake , doctor of pharmacy; Zaheera Lukman , bachelor of arts; Sarah Patricia McDonagh , bachelor of arts; Zubin Mehta , bachelor of science; Kimberly Anne Millward , doctor of pharmacy; Jessica Marie Moore , bachelor of science in education; Kristen Leigh Motlow , doctor of pharmacy; Kimberly Bell Newman , bachelor of science in education and bachelor of science; Anna Michelle Revolinski , bachelor of arts; Sarah Elizabeth Walpert , bachelor of arts in journalism; Laura Kathryn Wexler , bachelor of arts; Jennifer Wilson Whitt , bachelor of science in education; Stephanie Lanelle Yavorsky , bachelor of science in education; Loretta Siuling Yeung , master of arts; Abigail Garrison Zylla , bachelor of arts; Christopher Todd Wells , bachelor of arts;
Augusta : Margaret Kirby Holmes , master of public administration; Frank William Stewart III , master of business administration; Carl Craig Stingel , doctor of pharmacy; Robert Allen Watts , bachelor of arts; Karly Anna Weinberger , bachelor of business administration;
Athens : Brittany Lee Adams , master of agricultural leadership; Katherine Capers Sheetz , bachelor of science in education; Andria Teresa Corral , master of social work.
Georgia Southern University honors
Elizabeth Leigh Hemphill , a senior Early Childhood Education major at Georgia Southern University, was named to the President's List for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 semesters. Elizabeth is the daughter of Jim and Jan Hemphill of Evans and is a 2007 graduate of Greenbrier High School.
Alexander Ridlon of Martinez earned a 4.0 for the spring semester at Georgia Southern University. He is currently enrolled as a full-time student majoring in business.
Mercer law grad
Wesley Carr Turner of Martinez, a 2002 graduate of Lakeside High School and son of Mr. and Mrs. Sammy C. Turner, received the Juris Doctor degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University on May 1, 2010. He graduated Magna Cum Laude. In August, he will become a clerk for the Toombs Judicial Circuit and will work in Thomson, Georgia.
Washington and Lee degree
Bena M. Tshishiku of Martinez, received the bachelor of science degree from Washington and Lee University on May 27, 2010 and received honor roll status. Tshishiku majored in Mathematics . Tshishiku graduated summa cum laude. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Tshishiku of Martinez.
Davidson College graduate
Rachel R. Marks of Evans, graduated from Davidson College on May 16, 2010. She is a studio art major with an academic concentration in premedical studies and earned the bachelor of arts degree magna cum laude. After graduation, Marks plans to work as a technician in a medical office in Augusta while applying for medical school. Marks is the daughter of Dr. Stuart and Susan Marks and is a graduate of Augusta Preparatory Day School.
NSHSS award
William Sessions of Martinez, was selected for the $1,000 National Society of High School Scholars award from among 12,000 applicants for excellence in academics, leadership, and community service and is invited to the NSHSS recognition ceremony in Washington, D.C. on June 25, 2010.
UGA Law Juris Doctor degrees
The following three local residents received Juris Doctor degrees from the School of Law at University of Georgia on May 15, 2010:
John Stephen Albright , son of Bob and Barbara Albright of Evans; Mareasa Fortunato , daughter of Steve and Julie Fortunato of Martinez; Andrew Alexander Murdison , son of Kenneth and Sarah Elizabeth (Betts) Murdison of Martinez.
The Citadel honor
Cadet Brandon Clark McCladdie of Martinez, was recently honored for outstanding academic achievement at The Citadel during the spring semester of 2009-2010 academic year. In addition, McCladdie earned a Gold Star for achieving a 3.7 or higher GPA. McCladdie is seeking a bachelor of science degree in physical education. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McCladdie of Martinez.
Berry College Dean's List
The following local residents were named to the Dean's List at Berry College for the 2010 spring semester: Katy Haney of Evans, Dana Wenger of Martinez, Laura Smolley of Harlem, and Lara Thompson of Martinez.
GSWSU Dean's List
Christopher P. Hall of Evans, has been named to the spring 2010 Dean's List at Georgia SouthWestern State University
GSWSU graduate
Andrew J. Robinson of Evans, has graduated from Georgia SouthWestern State University in the spring 2010 semester.
Wisconsin-Madison Dean's List
Darci Kristen Kerzan of Martinez, has been named to the spring 2010 Dean's List at The University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Pharmacy.
Leadership All-Star recognition
Lillian Zamecnik of Evans, was recognized as a Leadership All-Star on April 21 by The Case Western Reserve University Interfraternity Congress and Panhellenic Council. Zamecnik, a junior member of Delta Gamma, is majoring in management with a concentration in marketing.
Northeastern Dean's List
The following local students were named to the Northeastern University's Dean's List for the spring 2010 semester: Sarika Patel of Martinez, majoring in pharmacy; and, Judith Chang of Martinez, majoring in behavorial neuroscience.
University of the South Dean's List
The following local students were named to the spring 2010 Dean's List at the University of the South: William David Holloway of Evans, son of Christine and David P. Holloway; and, Margaret Haley Shepherd of Evans, daughter of Lynda and Ernest H. Shepherd.
Pomona College degree
Amanda Brooks Peel of Martinez, has graduated from Pomona College in Claremont, CA, with a bachelor of arts in chemistry. While a student, Peel received the National Institutes of Health Research Training Award, earned Phi Beta Kappa honors, won the Stanley D. Prize in chemistry and graduated magna cum laude. She is the daughter of Marc W. and Kim K. Peel of Martinez. She is a graduate of Augusta Preparatory Day School.
Darton College Dean's List
Michael T. Maples of Martinez, made the Dean's List at Darton College in Albany for the Spring 2010 semester.
Darton College Merit List
Casity B. Smith of Evans, made the Merit List at Darton College for the Spring 2010 semester.
GA Tech Faculty Honors
The following students earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for spring 2010 at the Georgia Institute of Technology: Appling : Tabatha Pilgrim; Grovetown : Jessica Blair; Martinez : Kenneth Adams, Alice Chan, Paul Park, Patrick Tynan; Evans : Katherine Croft, Kasey Hardin, Charles Hunter, Alexandra Kimm and Carol Skenes.
GA Tech Dean's List
The following students made the Dean's List for spring 2010 at the Georgia Institute of Technology: Grovetown : Rayleen Lewis; Evans : Tiffany Adams, Rathi Bala, Jennifer Davis, Brandon Foster, Bridget Gorta, Praachi Jani, Rebecca Noblett, Brittany Porter, Shaun Roberts, David Schwartz, Rosemary Song, Michelle Swiec; Martinez : Landon Bailie, Benjamin Bowers, Megan Bulluck, Christopher Burns, Tiffany Chang, Yutong Dong, Michael Fung, Carolyn Granade, Dewey Holland, Clinton Jung, Suk Koh, Michael Ridlehoover and Benjamin Sheppard.
Samford Law Dean's List
Jacqueline Giovino Dulock of Martinez, was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2010 semester at Samford University's Cumberland School of Law.
Wesleyan graduate
Lauren Kay Elser graduated from Wesleyan College on May 15, 2010, earning the bachelor of arts degree with a major in political science and a minor in music. Lauren was a Dean's Scholar, vice president of her class, and played Pioneer volleyball in NCAA Division III and the Great South Athletic Conference. Lauren will begin her career as a legal assistant in Washington, DC. She is the daughter of Rosemary and Jim Chandler of Evans, and Fred and Maria Elser of Martinez, and is a graduate of Greenbrier High School.
Shawnee State Dean's List
Timothy Steflik of Evans and a history major, has been named to the spring 2010 Dean's List at Shawnee State University.
UGA graduate
Kimberly Newman of Martinez, daughter of Mike and Julie Newman, has graduated summa cum laude from the University of Georgia, with dual math and math education degrees. Kim was also recently initiated into the Alpha Chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa honorary society at UGA.
Georgia Southern President's List
The following students were named to the 2010 Spring President's List at Georgia Southern University:
Appling : Rebecca M. Marshall; Grovetown : Byron T. White, Casey M. Brush, Kristopher A. Grayson, Misty E. Rockefeller, Paige N. Wallace; Martinez : Alexander T. Ridlon, Amber C. Graham, Christina L. Belge, Diandre R. Ussery, Miad Karimi, Michael E. Palmese, Michael Ziemba Jr., Simon A. Galloway, William T. Beeson; Evans : Brandon R. Jetton, Dan M. Hester, Elizabeth L. Hemphill, Erin G. Dye, Lauren M. Tadlock, Leanna B. Dyches, Meagan D. McGahee, Melissa A. Young, Michael C. Krygier, Ryan T. Gell, Sarah E. McKinney, Shane J. Walker.
Georgia Southern Dean's List
The following students were named to the 2010 Spring Dean's List at Georgia Southern University:
Appling : Eric P. Peterson, Jenna L. Tankersley; Grovetown : Jennifer L. Anderson, Anisha M. Cooper, Renee M. Fritz, Barry W. St. John, Kristin E. Whitfield, Nicholas W. Usry; Harlem : Alan S. Coleman, Zachary J. Reynolds, Lauren M. Thompson, Elizabeth O. Whitaker, Candace B. Wood; Evans : Adam J. Baer, Alexa E. Bollinger, Amanda K. Kepshire, Amanda L. Wheeler, Amanda M. Glover, Amanda S. Ryan, Amy K. Dexter, Angelika J. Foucher, Anna Kelley Polatty, Ashton T. Speegle, Bradley R. Willson, Brittany A. Pawlak, Carey R. Tankersley, Carson L. Baura, Courtney R. Bess, Daniel J. Hamilton, Deborah A. Lemke, Emily A. Sneeder, Henry B. Chavous IV, Jessica N. Reed, John M. Overton, Joshua A. Klose, Katharine L. Beene, Kathryn M. Kennedy, Kayla M. Gibb, Kelsey A. Robertson, Lauren C. Mullinax, Lauren E. Heard, Leigh A. Gunnels, Matthew A. Magoulas, Matthew T. Baxter, Michael A. Mailey, Michael J. Sizemore Jr., Michael L. Gubosh, Shannin L. Wright, Shawna M. Parsons, Stevie L. Nadolsky, Susanna E. Jenkins, Susannah M. Roupe, William D. Kenney, Zachary I. Slone; Martinez : Amber L. Laurin, Brittany M. Sammons, Brooke A. Durand, Caitlin B. Shockley, Caroline E. Rawlins, Chancelor A. Fuller, Constance A. Parks, Courtney N. Novobilsky, Duane P. Borba, Edwin C. Eckles III, Emma C. Stephens, Heather N. Rutt, Ian E. Puczkowski, James B. Stone, Jon-Eric M. Williams, Justin P. Thompson, Melissa F. Mathis, Meredith L. Foster, Robert J. Robinson, Russell O. Hightower, Ryan J. Babula, Sarah M. Gross, Travis M. Azar, William C. Stone Jr.
Gardner-Webb Honor Roll
Ivana C. Hughes and Brody R. McMorris , both of Evans, have been named to the Honor Roll for the 2010 spring semester at Gardner-Webb University.
Excelsior graduate
Nick A. Amador of Martinez, has earned an associate in applied science, technical studies from Excelsior College.
Emory degrees
The following received a degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., at its 165th commencement ceremony on May 10: Catherine Shrout of Evans, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Michael K. Shrout, received a doctor of philosophy; Arthur Moore of Evans, son of James M. Moore and Keiko Y. Moore received a bachelor of arts; Porscha Dickens of Martinez, daughter of Lincoln Van Dyke Dickens and Parrish Dickens received a bachelor of science; Priya Gulati of Martinez, daughter of Dr. Nidhi Kapil Gulati and Dr. Adarsh Kumar Gulati received a bachelor of science; Leigh Clemmons of Grovetown, daughter of Elizabeth Clemmons received a bachelor of arts; Lysa Wang of Martinez, daughter of Dr. Congyi Wang and Dr. Ping Yang received a bachelor of arts; Loren Crawford of Harlem, daughter of Donna Marie Crawford received a bachelor of arts; Guilly Rebagay of Martinez, son of Guillermo Rebagay and Dr. Winona R. Rebagay, received a bachelor of science; Cassandra Giles of Martinez, daughter of Phillip Giles and Mary L. Giles received a bachelor of science; Michael Beroset II of Grovetown, received a master of business administration.
Emory Dean's List
Loren Crawford of Harlem, was named to the Dean's List of Emory College for the 2010 spring semester.
MCG graduates
The following local students graduated from the Medical College of Georgia on May 7 during commencement: Appling : Morgan L. Goodwin, Nursing; Harlem : Jessica Lee Dye, Nursing; Stephanie Turner, Nursing; Grovetown :
Justin Jerome Oliver, Dental Hygiene; Phillip Francis Dandridge, Health Information Admin; Patrice K. Caughman, Dentistry; Kendra Tavane Martin, Health Informatics; Brandon Gage Coleman, Oral Biology; Angelia Michelle Adams, Nursing; Amber Nicole Cook, Nursing; Eric Steven Drake, Nursing; Patricia Diane Schofield, Nursing; Evans : John R. Haycock, Dentistry; Leanne Marie Kutlik, Clinical Laboratory Sciences; Allison Brittany Harris, Dental Hygiene; Meghna Shastri Schoenberg, Dental Hygiene; Ashley Marie Amerson, Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Autumn Michelle Sasser, Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Laura Daniele Tzolis, Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Megan Taylor Hall, Nuclear Medicine Technology; Elizabeth Ann Holt, Nuclear Medicine Technology; Jennifer Anne St. Clair, Physical Therapy; Richard Miles Sutton, Radiation Therapy; Jennifer Marie Massingale, Respiratory Therapy; Essa Elizabeth Paschal, Respiratory Therapy; Christy Lynn Sikes, Dentistry; Karen L. Marino, Oral Biology; Anna Elizabeth Barton, Medicine; Erin Mauricia Dainer, Medicine; Alison Ann Egan, Medicine; Lydia Joy Kuhn, Medicine; Karen L. Marino, Medicine; Shari Lynn Barden; Nursing; Jason Scott-Mihkel Barham, Nursing; Malorie Brooke Brewer, Nursing; Anna Christine Feero, Nursing; Margaret Carolyn Felder, Nursing; Morgan E. Houmiel, Nursing; Tiffany Ni-Thi Leho, Nursing; Teresa Apostol Nafarrete, Nursing; Courtney Marie Voss, Nursing; Christopher Andrew Williams, Nursing; Caroline Anna Woodall, Nursing; Miriam Alices-Villanueva, Nursing; Nicholas Michael Capito, Medicine; Justin W. Gregg, Medicine; Martinez : Corrie Elizabeth Byrd, Dental Hygiene; Deanne Nicole Walker, Dental Hygiene; Lorie M. Kerns, Health Information Admin; Amy Marie Camba, Dentistry; Adam Zachary Goldberg, Dentistry; Willie Andrew Agee III, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Ted Samarjit Samaddar, Health Informatics; Julie Lynn Shapiro, Health Informatics; Claudia Patricia Millan, Oral Biology; Bonnie Jean Burke, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; Zubair Hsi-Mai Chao, Medicine; Tracy Lynn DeBolt, Medicine; Rashmi Karanth, Medicine; Divya Chakravarthy Sridharan, Medicine; Christy Adkins Thomas, Medicine; William R. Thomas Jr., Medicine; Holly Elizabeth Agner, Nursing; Diana Ivelisse Figueroa, Nursing; Courtney Tatyana Jones, Nursing; Tiago Pimenta Borges Martins, Nursing; Ashley Elizabeth Rogers, Nursing; Carol Helene Suber, Nursing; Amanda Lauren Townsend, Nursing; Karen Nicole Whaley, Nursing; Summer L. Owen, Nursing; Ashley Nicole Muckelvaney, Dental Hygiene.
Mercer graduates
The following local students graduated from Mercer University on May 15 during the University's Macon commencement: Augusta : Caroline Wallace McLeod, bachelor of arts summa cum laude, Phi Kappa Phi; Evans: Brian William Armstrong, bachelor of science in engineering, summa cum laude; Jesica Louisa Drayton, bachelor of business administration; Haley Marie Swearingen, bachelor of science in engineering, summa cum laude; Martinez: Meredith Weare, bachelor of science in engineering and a master of science in engineering; James William Howard, bachelor of science in engineering; Jason Zachary Hobbs, bachelor of science; Melissa Erin Sindelar, bachelor of science in engineering; Parker Dale Odom, bachelor of science in engineering; Bonnie Elaine Keel, bachelor of business administration cum laude and was also a Tift Scholar.
Virginia Military Institute graduate
Cadet Daniel L. Welsh of Evans, received a bachelor of arts degree in economics/business and with a minor in writing on May 16, 2010. Graduating honors include Distinguished Graduate. Cadet Welsh's parents are Mr. & Mrs. Michael L. Welsh.