Education Notes
Collier, the son of Bonnie and Charles Collier of Rock Island, and Pat and Wes Bryan of McMinnville, received the Ridley Award during the college’s annual spring awards ceremony. He plans to attend graduate school and pursue a career as a conservation biologist.
Richey earns graphic design degree
Lindsey Elizabeth Richey of McMinnville, recently graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Richey received a bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design.
Named ‘Hottest for Studying Art’ among America’s 25 Hottest Colleges by Kaplan/Newsweek, the Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Ga., and in Lacoste, France.
Marlin graduates from St. Mary’s
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Ind., named Donna Marlin, of McMinnville, to the dean’s list for the spring 2007 semester. Donna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David A. Marlin. A student must achieve a GPA of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale to earn academic honors at Saint Mary’s.
Saint Mary’s College is a four-year, Catholic, women’s institution offering five bachelor’s degrees and more than 30 major areas of study.
Gribble named to Achievement Academy
Aaron Micah Gribble has been named to the United States National Achievement Academy honor roll. The Warren County High School student was nominated by guidance counselor Kathy Ewton.
Aaron is the son of Trent and Princess Gribble, and grandson of Jerry and Beth Gribble, and Wilburn and Frances West, all of McMinnville.
Rowland now licensed CPA
Kellie Melton Rowland is now a licenced CPA employed with Totherow, Haile & Welch after earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA, both from Tennessee Tech. Rowland recently passed the uniform CPA exam.
Local residents among Samford graduates
Samford University graduated 838 seniors from 25 states during May commencement programs.
McMinnville resident Julie Martin earned two master’s degrees in accounting and business administration. Mary Katharine Medley, also from McMinnville, earned a bachelor of arts degree.
Cumberland releases dean’s list
Cumberland University has announced its dean’s list for the spring 2007 semester. Students must earn at least a 3.5 GPA to be included on this list.
Miranda Kuhn of Rock Island and Emily Smith of McMinnville made the dean’s list.
Garrett Martin on dean’s list
McMinnville resident Garrett Martin was named to the dean’s list of Carson Newman College in Jefferson City. To make the list, students must have a GPA of at least 3.5.
Green accepted into veterinary program
Tyler Green, the son of John and Pamela Green, has been accepted into the Veterinary Summer Intern Program through the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Green is one of eight students across the state chosen to participate in the prestigious program. Acceptance was based on academic achievement, work experience and references.
Green will attend Tennessee Tech in the fall and major in pre-veterinary science. He is the grandson of Joe T. and Mary Lois Cantrell of McMinnville. Green is a 2007 graduate of White County High School.
Freed-Hardeman announces honors
The following students graduated from Freed-Hardeman University in May:
Eric Fisher, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Fisher, graduated with a bachelor of science degree. Zack Martin, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Martin, graduated with a bachelor of arts degree. LeAnn Woods, the daughter of James Woods, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a master of education degree.
The following students have been named to the dean’s list at Freed-Hardeman:
Alicia Driver, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Driver, and Jennifer Flatt, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Flatt, both made the list.