Snellgrove graduates from Troy University
Jacob Snellgrove of Newnan graduated from Troy University during fall 2021 commencement ceremonies.
Snellgrove earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management, graduating cum laude.
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Valdosta State announces graduates
Area residents were among members of the fall 2021 graduating class at Valdosta State University. They include:
Morgan Adams of Senoia, Master of Education in Elementary Education
Leah Bailey of Palmetto, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Alex Boutte' of Newnan, Associate of Arts and the Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Makayla Cummings of Senoia, Master of Education in Communication Disorders
Marching Southerners win top honor
Jacksonville State University's marching band, The Marching Southerners, has won the top prize in college bands.
The band was awarded the Sudler Trophy by the John Philip Sousa Foundation, and also has been invited to represent the U.S. in Normandy, France at the 80th anniversary of D-Day in June 2024.
Several area residents are members of The Marching Southerners. They include:
Aaron Rucker of Newnan, Trumpet section.
Klaudia Snyder of Grantville, Bb Clarinet section.
Courtney Buck of Sharpsburg, Guard section.
Jalen Grier of Newnan, Trombone section.
William Bowles of Newnan, Trumpet section.
Robyn Long of Newnan, Techs & Staff section.
Zane Feltman of Newnan Mellophone section.
Allison Bright of Sharpsburg, Flute section.
Master Gardeners to award scholarships
The Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Scholarship Committee has announced that the MGEVs will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to students who wish to pursue or are pursuing a degree in horticulture, agriculture, environmental science or a related subject.
Applicants must be Coweta County residents, have at least a “B” average, complete the required application attached and provide supporting documents. Applications are available online at https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Xn8NnQ8d7ILDbE .
Applications and required documents must be received no later than Friday, March 18.
For more information, contact Coweta County Extension at 770-254-2620 coweta.extension@uga.edu .
Georgia Tech announces academic honors lists
Cowetans were among students named to academic honors lists at the Georgia Institute of Technology for the fall 2021 semester. They included:
FACULTY HONORS: Michael Cho of Newnan, Ansley Hightower of Newnan, Alex Johnson of Newnan, Mikhil Patel of Newnan, Yebin Son of Newnan, Jenna Stover of Newnan, James Tripp of Newnan, Sommer Vanden Heuvel of Newnan, Zachary Welchel of Newnan and Logan White of Newnan.
To be eligible, students must maintain a 4.0 GPA for the semester.
DEAN’S LIST: Andrea Antrim of Newnan, Mckinney Armour of Newnan, Jessica Barber of Newnan, Angela Brown of Newnan, Grace Busby of Newnan, Jonathan Bushong of Newnan, Jacky Cheng of Sharpsburg, Kennedy Eltz of Sharpsburg, Jensen Fitzgibbon of Newnan, Jordan Flagg of Newnan, Nikki Garn of Newnan, Carter Gatland of Newnan, Olivia Helm of Newnan, Maribel Nunez of Newnan, Gunjan Patel of Senoia, Alexander Quang of Newnan, Cambrie Salyards, Peyton Salyards of Newnan, Abdulrahman Tabbaa of Sharpsburg, Spencer Thomas of Newnan, Gerardo Torres of Newnan and Sydney Tuttle of Newnan.
To be eligible students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for the semester.
Spier named winner in water essay contest
Piper Spier, a student at the Carolyn Barron Montessori School in Newnan, was recently recognized as one of 15 regional winners in the 20th Annual Metro Water District Essay Contest.
This year’s contest focused on the unique nature of the region’s water resources and the critical role of water industry professionals, and entrants were asked to write a 300-500 word essay that either highlighted an essential water career or illustrated why a clean, abundant water supply is essential for the region.
Georgia Tech announces fall graduates
Local residents were among approximately 4,900 students presented degrees at the Georgia Institute of Technology’s fall commencement ceremonies recently. Coweta graduates included:
Stephanie Ford of Newnan, Master of Science in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies
Clinton Davis of Newnan, Master of Science in Computer Science
Micaela Siraj of Newnan, Master of Science in Analytics
Ethan Shaeffer of Palmetto, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Honors
Charles Lindsey of Senoia, Master of Science in Biology
Brandon Goddard of Sharpsburg, Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Kaylin Hendricks of Newnan, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Amberly Rogers of Newnan, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Sara Stefan of Newnan, Bachelor of Science in Economics with High Honors
William Roden of Newnan, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with Highest Honors
Nikki Garn of Palmetto, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering with High Honors
Joshua Hess of Sharpsburg, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering
Erik Heitshusen of Sharpsburg, Bachelor of Science in Biology
Brandon Dobson of Sharpsburg, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with Highest Honors
Alexandre Lucas of Sharpsburg, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies with High Honors
Matthews graduates from Jacksonville State
Shaunderya Matthews of Newnan recently graduated from Jacksonville State University with a Family and Consumer Sciences degree.
Matthews was one of more than 600 students awarded degrees as part of the university's fall commencement ceremonies.
Woodle named to Dean’s List at Manchester U.
Sarah Woodle of Newnan, an exercise science and fitness major, has been named to the Dean’s List at Manchester University for the fall 2021 semester.
To be eligible, students must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA while completing at least 12 hours of academic credit.
JSU announces academic honors lists
Local residents have been named to academic honors lists at Jacksonville State University for the fall 2021 semester. They included:
PRESIDENT’S LIST: Robyn Long of Newnan, Eric Harris Jr. of Newnan, Allyson Broadwater of Newnan, Brandy Solis of Palmetto, Courtney Buck of Sharpsburg and Hannah Lawson of Sharpsburg.
To be eligible, students must maintain a 4.0 GPA while completing at least 12 hours of academic credit.
DEAN’S LIST: Tucker Barnett of Moreland, William Bowles of Newnan, Kiley Cox of Newnan, Lauren Coggin of Newnan, Madison Riede of Newnan, Morgan Mosley of Newnan, Jack Newton of Newnan, Trevor Crowdis of Senoia, Jacob Gabriel of Senoia, Caleb McLelland of Senoia, Faith McClanahan of Sharpsburg, Olivia Twiggs of Sharpsburg and Madison Lecuona of Sharpsburg.
To be eligible, students must maintain a 3.5-3.99 GPA while completing at least 12 hours of academic credit.
Samford University announces Dean’s List
Local residents have been named to the Dean’s List at Samford University for the fall 2021 semester.
They include: Michael Maginnis of Newnan, Russell Smith of Newnan, Rachel Witmer of Newnan, Natalie Brauchler of Newnan, Emily Tahvonen of Newnan, Addison Eickmann of Senoia and Grace Robinson of Sharpsburg.
To be eligible, students must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA while completing at least 12 hours of academic credit.
