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The Paper | Thursday, July 12, 2012
COLLEGE HONORS Brenau University GAINESVILLE – Some local area students earned Dean’s List honors at Brenau University for the 2012 spring term. They are: Brittany Michelle Aikens from Braselton, a sophomore majoring in early childhood education. Renass Najeeb Amedi from Flowery Branch, a senior majoring in biology. Danielle Leigh Boyd from Braselton, a senior majoring in occupational therapy. Halee B. Carter from Maysville, a senior majoring in psychology. Alan Douglas Clark from Flowery Branch, a senior majoring in middle grades education. Matthew Wayne Cowgill from Buford, a senior majoring in accounting. Christina Mae Davis from Oakwood, a senior majoring in nursing. Christin Alicia Gonzales from Oakwood, a senior majoring in middle grades education and organizational leadership. Paul Deacon Johnson from Flowery Branch, a junior majoring in middle grades education. Savannah R. Long from Buford, a sophomore majoring in dance studies. Ana Maria Lopera from Flowery Branch, a junior majoring in early childhood education. Amanda Elise Maddox from Flowery Branch, a senior majoring in fashion design. Ashley N. McCoy from Maysville, a senior majoring in occupational therapy. Fallon Jayde Mills from Flowery Branch, a sophomore majoring in pre-nursing. Megan Lauren-Ashley Pinter from Buford, a junior majoring in early childhood education. Hannah Ruth Scheel from Jefferson, a junior majoring in early childhood education. Madison R. Strickland from Flowery Branch, a sophomore majoring in biology. Kassandra Barbara Thomas from Jefferson, a sophomore majoring in mass communication. Amy E. Walls from Braselton, a sophomore majoring in early childhood education. Elke Marie Yath from Bogart, a senior majoring in business.Brenau collaborates with Gainesville State College in the Gainesville Theatre Alliance, which for three decades has brought high-level drama and musical performances involving students, community theater amateurs and professionals to stages at the two institutions.
Georgia College MILLEDGEVILLE – The following local students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the Dean’s List for 2012 spring semester at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga., announced Interim President Stas Preczewski. From Bogart: Melissa Cobb, Robert Kittle, Christopher Ranieri of Bogart and Shelby Williams Megan Winter of Braselton From Buford: Regan Carr, Colleen Foy, Haley Jandrlich,Westley Kaye, Cami Lawson, Baxter Smith and Curtis Stream of Buford Alexandria Pace of Commerce From Flowery Branch: Natalie Compton,Brianna Mauro and Jacquelin Rocke From Hoschton: Kelsey Bagwell, Kayla Turner, Stephanie Vincent and Jeffrey Wagoner of Hoschton Joshua Harper of Jefferson
Georgia College MILLEDGEVILLE – The following area residents completed courses with exemplary marks and made the President’s List for spring semester 2012 from Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, announced Interim President Stas Preczewski. From Buford, Lindsey Lee, Miriam McDonald, Maureen Rhodes of Buford From Flowery Branch, Danielle Bechtold, Mary Bendin, Avery Piperato and Ellie Smith Alyssa D’Addieco of Hoschton Jessica Johnson of Jeffer-
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Berry College ROME – The following local students have been named to the spring 2012 Dean’s List at Berry College: From Bogart: Shelley Killeen and Austin Marlow Abby Dollar of Braselton From Buford: Emily Nicholson, Melissa Vogt, Mike Shaw and Everett Reiff From Flowery Branch: Chelsea Wegesin and Karleigh Calhoun From Hoschton: Ashley Douglas and Brittany Farmer To be eligible for Dean’s List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better.
Western New England University SPRINGFIELD, MA – Anthony Bender of Buford has been named to the President’s List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2012. Bender is a Junior working towards a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Students are named to the President’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.
Georgia Tech ATLANTA – The following students have earned the distinction of Dean’s List at The Georgia Institute of Technology for spring semester 2012. Nolan Alexander of Jefferson Marius Balla of Buford Hillary Beck of Buford Shauna Burnette of Buford Jonathan Callura of Flowery Branch David Claxton of Buford Suk Hyun Hahm of Buford, Benjamin Knight of Jefferson, David Lyle of Pendergrass Daniel Miller of Jefferson Anna Morocco of Bogart Lindsey Nelms of Jefferson, Kyle Roberds of Jefferson Alexandria Skeete of Hoschton
Georgia Tech ATLANTA – The following students earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Spring 2012 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Brandon Chastain of Buford Melinda Dolphyn of Buford Nedeljko Karaulac of Buford David Miculescu of Buford Riley Winton of Flowery Branch Undergraduate students earning a 4.00 academic average for the semester gain the distinction of Faculty Honors at Georgia Tech. DePaul University CHICAGO, IL -- Devon Zwald of Flowery Branch made the Dean’s List at DePaul University for the winter quarter of 2012. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List at DePaul, students must earn above a 3.0 grade point average on a four point scale.
Piedmont College DEMOREST – The following students have been awarded academic honors for the recently completed spring semester at Piedmont College. Students named as Dean’s Scholars for the semester have earned a perfect 4.0 grade-point average, and students named to the Dean’s List have earned a gradepoint average of 3.5 to 3.99. James B. Bellamy of Braselton was named as a Dean’s Scholar Kyle M. Bellamy of Braselton was named as a Dean’s Scholar Theresa Blackwell of Jefferson was named to the Dean’s List Lindsey M. Brakhage of Flowery Branch was named to the Dean’s List Abbie B. Bryant of Commerce was named as a
Dean’s Scholar Kristen H. Bryant of Commerce was named as a Dean’s Scholar Michele O. Carlson of Jefferson was named as a Dean’s Scholar Melanie K. Cassiday of Maysville was named to the Dean’s List Jessica Leigh Channell of Bogart was named to the Dean’s List Joann Cromer of Commerce was named to the Dean’s List Kathryn T. Dague of Flowery Branch was named to the Dean’s List Tonjia Gillespie of Commerce was named as a Dean’s Scholar Lauren R. Hamel of Hoschton was named as a Dean’s Scholar Britt S Hensley of Flowery Branch was named as a Dean’s Scholar Chelsea I. Jenkins of Hoschton was named to the Dean’s List Hallye E. Jerkins of Buford was named to the Dean’s List Shannon Johnson of Commerce was named as a Dean’s Scholar Jamie J Kull of Braselton was named as a Dean’s Scholar Brandi A. Lee of Flowery Branch was named to the Dean’s List Ellen C Mayfield of Bogart was named to the Dean’s List Victoria K. McDowell of Flowery Branch was named to the Dean’s List Kelli I. Miller of Commerce was named to the Dean’s List Wesley T. Milton of Jefferson was named to the Dean’s List Martha E. Monreal of Commerce was named as a Dean’s Scholar Katelyn T. Nevil of Commerce was named as a Dean’s Scholar Thomas G. Parker of Commerce was named as a Dean’s Scholar Carsey A. Pilcher of Flowery Branch was named to the Dean’s List Micah D. Poston of Commerce was named as a Dean’s Scholar Briana C. Powers of Jefferson was named as a Dean’s Scholar Timothy S. Rice of Commerce was named to the Dean’s List Benton M. Rikeman of Jefferson was named to the Dean’s List Kyle Mariel Singco of Bogart was named as a Dean’s Scholar Tiffany Slaughter of Buford was named to the Dean’s List Donna Lynn Smith of Bra-
selton was named as a Dean’s Scholar Amber L. Smith of Commerce was named as a Dean’s Scholar Carrie W. Sorrow of Commerce was named to the Dean’s List Abigail L. Sutton of Buford was named as a Dean’s Scholar Jessica A. Sutton of Buford was named as a Dean’s Scholar Samuel D. Thomas of Jefferson was named to the Dean’s List Brandi N. Turpin of Commerce was named to the Dean’s List Chase A. Weaver of Braselton was named to the Dean’s List Julie P. Wood of Nicholson was named to the Dean’s List Mai K. Xiong of Statham was named to the Dean’s List
Brenau University GAINESVILLE – Brenau University has inducted some local students into the university’s chapter of the National Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society for First Year Students. The local students are: Brittany Aikens from Braselton. She is the daughter of David and Carolyn Aikens. Kari Diane Smith-Murphy from Flowery Branch. She is the wife of Blake Murphy. Madison Strickland from Flowery Branch. She is the daughter of Greg and Lisa Strickland. Brenau collaborates with Gainesville State College in the Gainesville Theatre Alliance, which for three decades has brought highlevel drama and musical performances involving students, community theater amateurs and professionals to stages at the two institutions. Membership in Alpha Lambda Delta is open to fulltime freshmen students who earn a scholastic average of 3.5 or better at a four-year college or university. Founded in the spring of 1924 at the University of Illinois, the honor society recognizes and encourages academic excellence among first-year students. Today, Alpha Lambda Delta has more than 270 chapters throughout the United States. During its history, more than 850,000 students have been initiated into membership. The local students were among 29 first-year students at Brenau who were offered – and accepted – membership in the national honor society during the 2012 aca-
demic year.
Mercer University MACON – The following students from this area were named to the Dean’s List of their college or school at Mercer University for the spring 2012 semester. Inclusion on these lists requires students to meet rigorous grade-point-average standards specific to their school within the University. Heather Uhrinek of Braselton, a senior, was named to the Dean’s List of the Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics. Mary Parker of Flowery Branch, a senior, was named to the Dean’s List of the College of Liberal Arts. Kathryn DeLuise of Flowery Branch, a senior, was named to the Dean’s List of the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing. Joshua Deremer of Jefferson, a senior, was named to the Dean’s List of the School of Engineering. Ethan Trice of Bogart, a senior, was named to the Dean’s List of the College of Liberal Arts. Caris Bozeman of Flowery Branch, a sophomore, was named to the Dean’s List of the College of Liberal Arts. Laila Wise of Flowery Branch, a sophomore, was named to the Dean’s List of the School of Engineering. Monica Grimes of Hoschton, a sophomore, was named to the Dean’s List of the College of Liberal Arts.
Valdosta State VALDOSTA – Valdosta State University has announced the names of students from Spring 2012 who have earned the academic status of Dean’s List. Students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher on nine or more semester hours with an institutional (VSU) GPA of 3.00 or higher are recognized by being placed on the Dean’s List. Developmental Studies, transients and graduate students are not eligible for Dean’s List status. Area students include: Kasey Marie Barber, of Flowery Branch Grace Merle Donohue, of Flowery Branch Joshua Landers Preston, of Flowery Branch Nicole Michelle Wartko, of Flowery Branch Marissa Autumn Flanigan, of Hoschton Rebecca Layne Hanson, of Braselton Philip J Liotta, of Hoschton
Bridgett Loutrella Muckle, of Bogart
Clemson University CLEMSON, SC – The following local residents have been named to the President’s List at Clemson University for the spring 2012 semester: Elizabeth Marie Harpe of Athens, who is majoring in Architecture (BA). Lauren Michelle Mosshart of Bogart, who is majoring in Nursing. To be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) gradepoint average.
Mercer University MACON – The following students from the area were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists of their college or school at Mercer University for the spring 2012 semester. Inclusion on these lists requires students to meet rigorous grade-point-average standards specific to their school within the University. Robyn Wood of Hoschton, a junior, was named to the President’s and Dean’s lists of the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing. Joshua Whitfield of Jefferson, a junior, was named to the President’s and Dean’s lists of the College of Liberal Arts.
Wake Forest WINSTON SALEM, NC – The following local residents were among more than1900 students from Wake Forest University who made the Spring 2012 Dean’s List: McKay Matthew of Bogart and Di Chung of Flowery Branch
Emory College ATLANTA – The following students were named to the Dean’s List of Emory College, the undergraduate, liberal arts college of Emory University in Atlanta, for the 2012 spring semester. Students must be in the top 20 percent of Emory College or have approximately a 3.859 grade point average or higher to be named to the Dean’s List. Samuel Cochran of Bogart Stephanie Llanes of Flowery Branch Julia Ouellette of Jefferson Meghan Purohit of Buford