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Henninger releases new crime thriller By MELISSA INSARDI insardi@northfulton.com CUMMING, Ga. — A local author is celebrating the nationwide release of his first crime thriller novel. Jim Henninger’s “Recording a Kill” follows Kevin Harrington’s life of turmoil across the country. It’s a story of a man’s fight to regain his reputation, job and normal life. In the process, the protagonist confronts his lying accuser and witnesses a murder. Henninger has lived in Cumming since 2001. With a repertoire of jokes like, “Birthdays are like fleas. The more you have, the more people seem to notice.” It would be hard to imagine Henninger writing about anything but comedy. After Henninger had a hip replacement surgery in 2013, he took a six-week medical leave and finally wrote his first novel, spending about four hours writing a day. Henninger’s passion for
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Georgia State University ATLANTA – Kathleen Barrett of Roswell recently earned a doctorate in political science from Georgia State University.
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Jim Henninger sports as well as real life influences can be seen throughout the novel. In one instance, Henninger said, “there comes a point when Kevin’s father returns his baseball jersey because the coach did him wrong.” These real life adaptations, combined with Henninger’s love of sports and current job, make for a killer novel. The novel can be purchased online or by the publisher at www.tatepublishing. com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Miller Fanning of Alpharetta received an academic achievement scholarship for 2014 for obtaining a 4.0 and was inducted into the College of Charleston’s chapter of Upsilon Pi Epsilon, an international computer science society. Fanning is a senior majoring in computer science engineering and plans to enter the master’s program at College of Charleston.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – John P. Valgoi of Alpharetta graduated on May 9 from Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Valgoi received his bachelor’s degree in economics and his bachelor’s degree in human organizational development while minoring in corporate strategies. He was a recent finalist in the Vanderbilt Impact HOD Internship competition, received Dean’s List honors all four years and was an active member in student government. Valgoi has accepted a consulting position with Ernst & Young and will relocate to Washington, D.C. He attended Milton High School and is the son of Anne and Renee Valgoi.
Patriotic-themed concert June 29
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CUMMING, Ga. — Start celebrating Independence Day early with Forsyth Senior Services as they host their second annual Patriotic Concert event June 29. The Sounds of Sawnee concert band will perform from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. June 29 at the Sexton Hall Enrichment Center, 2115 Chloe Road in Cumming. Admission is $5 in advance and $8 at the door and includes refreshments.
ATHENS, Ga. – Evan Sather of Johns Creek has been selected for a three-year Army ROTC Scholarship at the University of Georgia and will be attending the Army’s Leadership Training Course at Fort Knox this summer. Sather is a graduate of Northview High School and is currently a sophomore at UGA majoring in risk management. He is also a member of the UGA lacrosse team. Dean’s List:
The concert is a part of an ongoing series hosted by Senior Services. For more information, contact 770-781-2178. —Kristina Bak
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Submit your news & photos to news@forsythherald.com Kristen N. Valgoi, daughter of Anne and Renee Valgoi of Alpharetta, was recently named to the Dean’s List for spring 2014 semester at the University of Georgia. Being selected as a recipient of this honor indicates that the student attained a grade point average of 3.50 or better and earned at least 14 credit hours during that particular semester. Valgoi is currently majoring in early childhood education and plans on attending graduate school thereafter to obtain her speech language pathology degree. Valgoi is a past graduate of Milton High School.
Furman University CLINTON, S.C. – Amanda Komisarow, daughter of Colleen and Steve Komisarow, has graduated magna cum laude from Furman University with a bachelor’s degree in health science. She was on Dean’s List for spring 2014. She is headed next to the Medical University of South Carolina to attend its College of Dental Medicine for dental school.
Georgia Southern University STATESBORO, Ga. – Austin M. Neal has graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor’s of business administration degree in accounting.
Georgia Southwestern State University AMERICUS, Ga. – Lindsey Fetner was awarded Dean’s List honors for the fall and spring semester at Georgia Southwestern State University. A student must have minimum of 12 credit hours and earn a grade point average of 3.50-3.99. Fetner was invited to join Alpha Lambda Delta, National Honor Society, after fall semester.
Belmont University NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Elisa Watanabe of Roswell and Haley Smith of Roswell each earned Dean’s List recognition from Belmont University for the fall 2013 term. Watanabe and Smith are both graduates of Centennial High School.
Auburn University AUBURN, Ala. — Sara Geonczy, a senior majoring in
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environmental science from Alpharetta, was recognized as the College of Agriculture’s President’s Award recipient for 2014 at Auburn University. A student in the university’s Honors College, Geonczy also graduated summa cum laude May 4. Aside from maintaining an excellent academic record throughout her four years at Auburn, Geonczy has contributed to the university through her involvement with the Auburn Real Food Challenge and the community garden. Dean’s Medal Award: Sarah Suciu, daughter of Kathy Abele and James Suciu of Alpharetta, was the recipient of the esteemed Dean’s Medal Award at Auburn University. Each spring, the College of Sciences and Mathematics honors their most outstanding students. Dean’s Medalists are chosen from each department who represent high achievement in each discipline. Exemplary grades, meaningful research experiences, leadership and professional activities are considered when choosing these, the most prestigious students of the college. Suciu was nominated by Scott R. Santos, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, Cellular and Molecular Biosciences Peak Program and Molette Biology Laboratory for Environmental and Climate Change Studies. Dean’s List: Kendall Knotts, who is studying business at Auburn University, made the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. Knotts is a 2013 graduate of Roswell High School.
Georgia College MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Paige Steioff, a business major from Johns Creek, was named to the fall 2013 Dean’s List at Georgia College in Milledgeville. She was also inducted into the Delta Zeta sorority in October. Steioff is a 2013 graduate from Northview High School.
Reinhardt University WALESKA, Ga. – Alexandra Mahan, a junior business major from Alpharetta, was recently presented with Reinhardt University’s McCamish School of Business Leadership Award. In all, 20 students were honored.
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