Jessica Jenkinson, daughter of Glen and Maureen Jenkinson of Hinesville, recently received a $1,000 scholarship from the Savannah Area Tourism Leadership Council.
She was one of four area students pursuing careers in the hospitality industry who received scholarships and were honored at the council’s ninth annual Tourism Awards and Scholarship Dinner at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa on May 31.
Jenkinson, a 2004 graduate of Liberty County High School, is a senior at Georgia Southern University, studying hotel and restaurant management. She maintains a 3.3 gpa and is working at the Flat Creek Lodge in Swainsboro.
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SAVANNAH — Several area residents graduated from Armstrong Atlantic State University during the spring 2007 commencement on May 5. President Thomas Z. Jones awarded diplomas to more than 600 graduates in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health Professions, the College of Education, the School of Computing, and the School of Graduate Studies.
From Allenhurst:
Valarie Camak-Isaac, bachelor’s of science in nursing
Megan Strempke, bachelor’s of science in special education
From Fleming:
April Christie, associate’s of arts
Annie Willis, bachelor’s of science in special education
From Fort Stewart:
Shameka Tate, associate’s of science in dental hygiene
Jennifer Richards, bachelor’s of science in nursing
Nina Higgins, bachelor’s of science in respiratory therapy
Jewlya Dunkins, bachelor’s of science in early childhood education
Stephanie Yohn, bachelor’s of science in early childhood education
Linda Baker, bachelor’s of science in middle grades education
Arlene Lowe, associate’s of arts and bachelor’s of science in radiologic sciences
From Hinesville:
Emilio Garcia, associate’s of arts
Kelly Little, associate’s of arts
Jenitre Moore, associate of arts
Jean-Marie Reynolds, associate’s of arts
Jose Urbaez, associate’s of arts
Tracey Watson, associate’s of arts
Calvin Miller, bachelor’s of arts in art
Theresa Davis, bachelor’s of science in criminal justice
Glenda Harriman, bachelor’s of science in criminal justice
Amy Dykes, bachelor’s of science in nursing
Selena Lane, bachelor’s of science in nursing
Angela Roberts, bachelor’s of science in nursing
Shanora Wells, bachelor’s of science in radiologic sciences
Michelle Palang, bachelor’s of science in respiratory therapy
Latrice Wright, bachelor’s of health science
Allison Walden, bachelor’s of fine arts in visual arts
Shanta Noel, bachelor’s of Liberal studies
Melissa Thompkins, bachelor’s of liberal studies
Spencer Dickens, master’s of science in nursing
From Ludowici:
Jessica Wiggins, associate’s of arts
Ladonna Hutcheson, bachelor’s of science in nursing
James Smith, bachelor’s of science in radiologic sciences
From Midway:
Elizabeth Hall, bachelor’s of arts in English
From Walthourville:
Darneatha Gailliard, associate’s of arts
From Riceboro:
Kaneetha Gordon, bachelor’s of science in criminal justice
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ATLANTA — The Society of High School Scholars has announced that Long County High School student Simone Meekins from Ludowici, has been selected for membership. The society recognizes the top scholars in the nation and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the Swedish Nobel family.
“On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice, and commitment that Simone has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” Nobel said.
Meekins will begin her junior year at Long County High School in the fall.
Formed in 2002, NSHSS recognizes academic excellence at the high school level and encourages members to apply their talents, vision and potential to better themselves and the world. Currently, there are more than 150,000 members.
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Four students from here were named to the dean’s list at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah for spring.
Hinesville: Erynn Rebecca Hampton, undecided major, and Candy M. Burch, graphic design major.
Midway: William Lee Hayes, architecture major.
Walthourville: Rebecca Anne Dryden, fibers major.
Full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the quarter receive recognition on the dean’s list.
She was one of four area students pursuing careers in the hospitality industry who received scholarships and were honored at the council’s ninth annual Tourism Awards and Scholarship Dinner at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa on May 31.
Jenkinson, a 2004 graduate of Liberty County High School, is a senior at Georgia Southern University, studying hotel and restaurant management. She maintains a 3.3 gpa and is working at the Flat Creek Lodge in Swainsboro.
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SAVANNAH — Several area residents graduated from Armstrong Atlantic State University during the spring 2007 commencement on May 5. President Thomas Z. Jones awarded diplomas to more than 600 graduates in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health Professions, the College of Education, the School of Computing, and the School of Graduate Studies.
From Allenhurst:
Valarie Camak-Isaac, bachelor’s of science in nursing
Megan Strempke, bachelor’s of science in special education
From Fleming:
April Christie, associate’s of arts
Annie Willis, bachelor’s of science in special education
From Fort Stewart:
Shameka Tate, associate’s of science in dental hygiene
Jennifer Richards, bachelor’s of science in nursing
Nina Higgins, bachelor’s of science in respiratory therapy
Jewlya Dunkins, bachelor’s of science in early childhood education
Stephanie Yohn, bachelor’s of science in early childhood education
Linda Baker, bachelor’s of science in middle grades education
Arlene Lowe, associate’s of arts and bachelor’s of science in radiologic sciences
From Hinesville:
Emilio Garcia, associate’s of arts
Kelly Little, associate’s of arts
Jenitre Moore, associate of arts
Jean-Marie Reynolds, associate’s of arts
Jose Urbaez, associate’s of arts
Tracey Watson, associate’s of arts
Calvin Miller, bachelor’s of arts in art
Theresa Davis, bachelor’s of science in criminal justice
Glenda Harriman, bachelor’s of science in criminal justice
Amy Dykes, bachelor’s of science in nursing
Selena Lane, bachelor’s of science in nursing
Angela Roberts, bachelor’s of science in nursing
Shanora Wells, bachelor’s of science in radiologic sciences
Michelle Palang, bachelor’s of science in respiratory therapy
Latrice Wright, bachelor’s of health science
Allison Walden, bachelor’s of fine arts in visual arts
Shanta Noel, bachelor’s of Liberal studies
Melissa Thompkins, bachelor’s of liberal studies
Spencer Dickens, master’s of science in nursing
From Ludowici:
Jessica Wiggins, associate’s of arts
Ladonna Hutcheson, bachelor’s of science in nursing
James Smith, bachelor’s of science in radiologic sciences
From Midway:
Elizabeth Hall, bachelor’s of arts in English
From Walthourville:
Darneatha Gailliard, associate’s of arts
From Riceboro:
Kaneetha Gordon, bachelor’s of science in criminal justice
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ATLANTA — The Society of High School Scholars has announced that Long County High School student Simone Meekins from Ludowici, has been selected for membership. The society recognizes the top scholars in the nation and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the Swedish Nobel family.
“On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice, and commitment that Simone has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” Nobel said.
Meekins will begin her junior year at Long County High School in the fall.
Formed in 2002, NSHSS recognizes academic excellence at the high school level and encourages members to apply their talents, vision and potential to better themselves and the world. Currently, there are more than 150,000 members.
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Four students from here were named to the dean’s list at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah for spring.
Hinesville: Erynn Rebecca Hampton, undecided major, and Candy M. Burch, graphic design major.
Midway: William Lee Hayes, architecture major.
Walthourville: Rebecca Anne Dryden, fibers major.
Full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the quarter receive recognition on the dean’s list.