Education Briefs Jan. 11

Published 3:40 pm Saturday, January 11, 2025

Christian Jones graduates from Carson-Newman University

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Christian Jones of Valdosta graduated from Carson-Newman University at the conclusion of the institution’s Fall 2024 Semester.

Jones graduated earning a Bachelor of Science degree.

Georgia Southern University announces Fall 2024 president’s list

STATESBORO — Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 2,520 students for excellence in academics on the Fall 2024 president’s list. To be eligible for the president’s list, a student must have at least a 4.0 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.

Area students include:

Adel: Caia Davis, Nely Fernandez, Michelle Hernandez, Ava Peeples of Adel.

Hahira: Zykeriya Berrian, Mary Lott, Savannah Pye, Mckenzie Wadsworth.

Lakeland: Samuel Mancil.

Lenox: Levi Mendez.

Nashville: Margaret Ray.

Ray City: James Heard.

Valdosta: Chelsea Baker, Carter Ellington,Jose Estevez, Marlo Hodges, John Horne,Thi Hoang Phung Huynh, Jasmin Jenkins, Robert Lockhart,Zyanna Morgan, Amani Newson, Amary Newson, Jayden Stone.

Georgia Southern announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List

STATESBORO— Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 4,100 students for excellence in academics on the Fall 2024 dean’s list. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.

Area students include:

Adel: Amaya Durden, Jaina Patel.

Barney: Caleb Rogers.

Hahira: William Baker, Jessica Daughtery, Taylor Lee.

Lakeland: Micah Craven.

Sparks: Jaden Layfield.

Valdosta: Avery Childers, Taylor Crews, Ross Dawson, Ramone Estevez, Kendree Gardner, Camari Gaskins, Aniyah Hairston, Pedro Haranki, Mason Hodges, Sariah Mccaskey, Cerigan Phillips, McLean Reagan, A`Mari Smith, Declan Walker, Sean Whatley, Kaleece Williams.

O’Berry named to the Young Harris College Fall 2024 dean’s list

YOUNG HARRIS — Young Harris College recently announced that Landon O’Berry of Valdosta has been named to the college’s dean’s list for the Fall 2024 semester.

Students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or better are eligible to be named to the dean’s list.

Mercer University announces Fall 2024 president’s list

MACON – Mercer University recently announced the president’s list for the fall 2024 semester. Inclusion on the list requires students to meet rigorous GPA standards specific to the college or school within the University.

The following area students earned a place on the lists:

Adel: Grant Folsom, Carson Merwin.

Hahira: Autumn Baggett.

Lake Park: Tori Hedgecock.

Nashville: Bailey Collins.

Valdosta: Chloe Lynn Collins, Lauren Folsom.

Mercer University announces Fall 2024 dean’s list

MACON — Mercer University recently announced the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester. Inclusion on the list requires students to meet rigorous GPA standards specific to the college or school within the University.

Adel: Happy Patel, Jay Patel.

Hahira: Denerica Chappell, Huntley Herring, Jordan Oladokun, Breonna Taylor.

Pavo: Charley Creager.

Valdosta: Savannah Browning, Caylee Collins, Emma Davis, Jianna Gonzales, Taylor Hopkins, Cameron Jackson, Mary Merritt, Ishva Patel.