Newsmakers

President's List

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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.

NGCSU 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.

University graduate

Michelle Lee Evans of Grovetown graduated May 6 with a bachelor of arts in interdisciplinary studies degree summa cum laude from North Greenville University.

Dean's List

Gabrielle Marie Corbin of Martinez and Michelle Lee Evans of Grovetown were recognized for academic accomplishments by being named to the Dean's List for the spring 2010 semester at North Greenville University.

Clemson 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.

GSU honor

Alexander Ridlon of Martinez earned a 4.0 for the spring semester at Georgia Southern University. He is majoring in business.

Excelsior 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.

Dean's List

Kevin Nelson of Evans and Ryan Howard Shipp of Martinez, qualified for the Dean's List at Brewton-Parker College for the spring semester.