Gardner-Webb Scholarship Offer

Gardner-Webb University announces that Kimberly Boulton of Southern Pines has been presented with the university’s Presidential Scholarship.

She is the daughter of R. Scott and Susan Boulton.

As a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship which is one of the most prestigious offers an incoming freshman can receive at Gardner-Webb, this scholarship recognizes superior academic acheivement, demonstrated leadership and service to the community.

Gardner-Webb Univeristy is a private, co-educational institution located in Boiling Springs, which is in the Piedmont region of North Carolina.

ASU Honors

Appalachian State University announces the names of students from Moore County who have been named to the dean’s and chancellor’s lists for spring semester.

To be included on the dean’s list a student must either be enrolled in 12 to 14 hours of academic credit and attain a 3.45 grade point average or be enrolled in 15 or more hours of academic credit and attain a 3.25 grade point average.

Chancellor’s list students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours of academic credit and attain a 3.85 grade point average.

Chancellor’s List

Lindsay Rae Freeman, a junior, majoring in recreation management, Daniel Kemp Kern, a sophomore, majoring in technology education, Nathan J. New, sophomore, majoring in accounting , Marion Paige Parker, senior, majoring in communication, advertising,

Kelli Lynn Rentfro, senior, majoring in management , Mary Patricia Walls, senior, majoring in child develop: birth-kindergarten, Andrea Denise Welch, senior, majoring in communication, advertising and Amber Kelly Williams, senior, majoring in psychology, were named to the chancellor’s list.

Dean’s List

Named to the dean’s list were David Kevin Bass, junior, majoring in graphic design, Devon Marie Brinkley, senior, majoring in marketing, Michael Albert Callicutt, sophomore, majoring in music education, Trisha Suzanne Caviness, junior, majoring in elementary education, Abby Lynn Cockman, freshman, majoring in teaching theatre arts, (K-12), Lauren Michelle Criscoe, sophomore, majoring in accounting, Krystal Gayle Cummings, junior, majoring in interior design,

James Seth Dunlap, sophomore, majoring in history, secondary education, McKenzie Layla Edwards, senior, majoring in psychology, general, Rita Eileen Eubanks, senior, majoring in elementary education, Megan Lynn Gentry, sophomore, majoring in English, Jennifer Kristin Phillips, freshman, majoring in marketing, Gina Marie Purvis, junior, majoring in applied communication,

Jana Dale Ritter, senior, majoring in elementary education, Amber Susanne Thomas, junior, majoring in communication, public relations, Sanantanita Tarzanna Verbal, sophomore, majoring in biology/ecology & environ biology, Elizabeth Ann Vinson, senior, majoring in health promotion and

Kristen Michelle Walls, sophomore, majoring in biology, secondary education.

Campbell University Graduates

The following Moore County residents graduated from Campbell University on Monday, May 13: Cassandra Faye Pittman Bennett of Aberdeen, master of school administration, Sharon Marie Baker of Cameron, bachelor of business administration, Christopher Scott Clay of Cameron, associate in arts, Tobias Samuel Hampson of Carthage, juris doctor, cum laude , Duane S. Peckenpaugh of Carthage, bachelor of science, Charlyne Marie DeVane of Jackson Springs, bachelor of arts, summa cum laude, Donna Campbell Everett of Lakeview, master of education, with distinction, Linda Reid Oldham of Lakeview, juris doctor, Kimberly Ann Bethea of Southern Pines, master of school administration, Darrin John Platt of Southern Pines, bachelor of science, Sheena Sherrington Wimberly of Southern Pines, doctor of pharmacy, magna cum laude, Kimberly Bunce McIlwain of West End, bachelor of applied science and David Jonathan Sullivan of West End, juris doctor.

Meredith Degrees

Several students from Moore County have received a degree at Meredith College’s Spring Commencement held on Sunday, May 12 at the McIver Amphitheater on the college’s campus in Raleigh.

A luncheon for the graduates, families and friends as well as Meredith faculty, trustees and staff was held after the ceremony in the courtyard.

Among the graduates was Julia Beth Dunlap of Lakeview who graduated magna cum laude, a designation given to grads who have an academic average of 3.6 out of 4.0.

Ginger Kay Moore of Robbins and Amber Rae Patrick of Vass both received cum laude degrees from Meredith, indicating their GPAs were between 3.2 and 3.4, and Jennifer Elizabeth Ormsby of Pinehurst was also named as one of the local graduates.

Texas Christian Grad

Nicole McMahon Mertz, daughter of Karen and Ron Mertz of Seven Lakes, graduated from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 11. She received a bachelor of science degree with a major in fashion promotion and a minor in advertising/public relations.

After graduating from La Canada High School in La Canada Flintridge, Calif., Nicole made the decision to pursue her education at the Fort Worth University.

Despite suffering a stroke in October 2001, and undergoing open heart surgery, Nicole managed to resume her studies and finished her secondary education in four years.

Through her time at TCU, she maintained a major G.P.A of 3.8 and an overall G.P.A. of 3.0.

Nicole currently has plans to pursue a career in visual merchandising.

Clendenin Earns Degree

Lauren Katherine Clendenin of Whispering Pines received a degree from Wake Forest University during commencement exercises May 20. U.S. Senator John McCain addressed the 1,363 students receiving undergraduate, graduate, and proffessional degrees.

Sen. McCain told the graduates to lend their talents to the service of our country’s ideals.