B.L. Miller Elementary Sebring honor roll

. HONOR ROLL THIRD GRADE: Carson Bevins,

Audrey Florea, Alanis Giron Perez, Aubreigh Jones,

Patience Kelley

. HONOR R.OLL FOURTH GRADE: Chloe Baia, Adddison Lee, Aiden Nolan, Gracelynn Rumberger

. HONOR FIFTH GRADE: Houston Fountain, Taylor Johnson, Brittney Nagy, Peyton Twaddle.

. MERIT ROLL THIRD GRADE: Maxwell Capron, Grace Cranston, Lylah Fountain, Aiden Long, Jacob

Mellott, Lillian Morey, Brooklynn Schaffert,

Brielle Thompson

. MERIT ROLL. FOURTH GRADE: Kaydence Carver, Sylar Gindlesperger, Ahleya GrimmHunter Shell, Emily Warrick, Brady Wynn.

. MERIT ROLL FIFTH GRADE: Allison Didion,

Wyatt Freet, Emily Garces, Abrielle Lacher, Henry Leonard, Hunter Matea.

Ohio University Dean’s List

ATHENS, Ohio – More than 7,800 students qualified for the spring semester 2021 Dean’s List at Ohio University, including main and regional campuses. Due to Covid-19, students who earned 12 semester hours of credit, including at least six hours attempted for letter grades, with a minimum grade point average of at least 3.5 achieved this distinction.

Local students included:

Madison Bryant of Alliance, in the Scripps College of Communication

Reilly Cameron of Homeworth, in the College of Business

Benjamin Carman of Alliance, in the Honors Tutorial College

Matt Courtney of Hanoverton, in the College of Business

Ann Courtney of East Rochester, in the College of Health Sciences and Professions

Adrianna Delucia of North Lima, in the Scripps College of Communication

Emilee Edwards of Alliance, in the University College

Sarah Fennema of Salem, in the College of Health Sciences and Professions

Hunter Graffice of Alliance, in the Scripps College of Communication

Andy Grimes of Alliance, in the College of Business

Shae Haas of Beloit, in the Scripps College of Communication

Grace Hammond of Columbiana, in the Scripps College of Communication

Ryan Harris of Beloit, in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology

Jenna Hatton of Petersburg, in the College of Business

Phoebe Jackson of Alliance, in the College of Arts and Sciences

Kelly Keenan Jr. of North Lima, in the College of Business

Madison Mathias of Wellsville, in the College of Arts and Sciences

Mitchell Myers of Minerva, in the Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education

Alicia Olis of Alliance, in the College of Arts and Sciences

Luke Schoeppner of Homeworth, in the College of Arts and Sciences

Nyla Stewart of Alliance, in the College of Arts and Sciences

Jocelyn Stewart of East Palestine, in the Scripps College of Communication

Melanie Stowe of Salem, in the College of Health Sciences and Professions

Sammie Tuel of Salem, in the College of Health Sciences and Professions

Sophia Witmer of Leetonia, in the College of Health Sciences and Professions

United FFA congratulates Brinker

The United FFA congratulated Rowen Brinker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Brinker, who received his State FFA Degree through the virtual state convention.

He was recognized for completing all that was necessary to receive this award. His project to receive his degree is working at Cold Run Jerseys in Salem.

The State Degree FFA is the highest degree that the state can give to a member. Members must earn or invest $3,000, complete 25 hours of community service, do eight FFA activities above the chapter level and have above average grade point in high school.

United FFA announced that three of its members achieved their American Degree: Shelby Kornbau, Bryan Himes, and Gabe Snyder. They will be receiving their American degrees this fall at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.

The American Degree is the highest degree to be achieved at the national level and requires that a member has graduated, has their State FFA degree and that they have performed fifty hours of community service.

The United FFA Chapter also recognized The Tractor Depot, located on Depot Road and owned by Carlton Cope, for donating a brand new Bush Hog brush hog that its field committee can use on the fields and nature trail. Carlton Cope was a member of the United FFA and is a longtime supporter of Jr. Fair and the FFA.

Smith named to ONU Dean’s List

ADA, Ohio — Cheyenne Smith of Salem was recently named to the dean’s list for spring semester 2021 at Ohio Northern University. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must attain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and be enrolled full time.

DeMay earns degree from Baylor University

WACO, Texas — Jordan DeMay of Columbiana earned his MBA/MHA in Business Administration/Health Care Administration, August 2020, at the Baylor University commencement ceremonies May 6-8 celebrating more than 7,500 graduates of the Classes of 2020 and 2021 at McLane Stadium on the banks of the Brazos River.

Harper graduates from Austin Peay State

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Brooke Harper of Columbiana was one of 1,600 graduates from Austin Peay State University during spring commencement ceremonies May 4-7.

O’Hara, Wade earn dean’s list

DELAWARE, Ohio – Ohio Wesleyan University has announced its Dean’s List for the 2021 spring semester. To qualify for OWU Dean’s List recognition, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes.

Local residents making the Dean’s List include:

. Jillian O’Hara of East Liverpool

. Mackenzie Wade of East Liverpool

Rudibaugh on Coastal Carolina dean’s list

CONWAY, S.C. – More than 2,100 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester, including Sloan Rudibaugh, a Marine Science major from Salem. Students who make the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average between 3.5-3.99 for the semester.

Lynn graduates from Ninety Great River Connections

COLUMBUS – Ninety Great River Connections Academy students recently received their high school diplomas as members of the statewide public online charter school’s Class of 2021 during a virtual commencement ceremony, including Angelina Lynn of Salem.

Liberati, Wallace graduate from Baldwin Wallace

BEREA, Ohio – The following college students from the area graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in May:

. Jacob Liberati of Lisbon, a graduate of Lisbon David Anderson Jr.-Sr. High School, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts: Finance and Management.

. Whitney Wallace of Salem, a graduate of West Branch High School, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education: Mild/Moderate Educational Needs.

Local trio on dean’s list at Clarion University

CLARION, Pa. – The following students earned at least a 3.5 GPA to be named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester at Clarion University of Pennsylvania:

. Jocelyn Buchheit, Columbiana

. Hannah Wayts, East Rochester

. Tamara Boso, Negley

Bethany College awards scholarships

BETHANY, W.Va. – The Rev. Dr. Tamara Nichols Rodenberg, president of Bethany College, has announced scholarships awarded to outstanding incoming freshman. The Presidential Scholars, Honors Program, and Kalon Leaders scholarships are granted for four years of enrollment, beginning with the 2021-22 academic year.

Presidential Scholarship

The Presidential Scholarship provides full tuition to students considered to be in the highest academic standing.

. Olivia Masciantoni* (Georgetown, Pa.)

. Rebecca Zupko (Sebring, Ohio)

*also part of the Kalon Leaders program

Honors Program

Students who are accepted into the Bethany College Honors Program receive an annual $23,000 scholarship, along with the benefits of student-driven courses, honors dorm living, and unique opportunities outside the classroom.

. Alexis Lee Holden-Kendra (New Cumberland, W.Va.)

. Nataley Kemmer (Canfield, Ohio)

Local students achieve Findlay dean’s list

FINDLAY – The dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester at the University of Findlay has been announced. To earn this achievement, a student must attain a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Local students include:

. Quinn Caron, Columbiana

. Amanda French, Lisbon

. Haley Gaither, Salem

. Kasey Goodchild, Salem

. Caragyn Yanek, North Lima

Almy recognized at Geneva College

BEAVER FALLS, Pa. – Zachary Almy of Kensington has been named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2021 semester at Geneva College. To be eligible for this academic recognition, students must earn a GPA of at least 3.7 while passing 12 credit hours or more in their major.

Almy was also the recipient of the 2021 William M. Ewing Mathematics Education Award.

Almy is a 2017 graduate of Southern Local High School. He will obtain his bachelor’s degree in Math Education with a minor in Engineering in the fall of 2021.

Almy is the son of Susan and Joe Almy of Kensington.