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Achievers

Posted 2:30 am  Friday, February 13, 2009


Scholastic Achievement

Graduations
  • In December, Laura Jeanette Starling graduated Cum Laude from The University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs.

    • She is the daughter of Pat and Nat Anderson, of Tyler.

  • Approximately 1,200 degrees were awarded by Texas Woman's University during Fall commencement in December. Those from Tyler are: Elizabeth DeLeon -- Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and Belinda Deal -- PhD in Nursing Science

  • Leslie Weaver, of Flint, graduated from the University of Central Missouri in December with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

  • Tyler students who graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in December are: Alyssa Bell, Bachelor of Science Nursing; Candace Nicole Brooks, Bachelor of Science Nursing; Adalbert O De La Fuente, Master of Science in School Mathematics Teaching; Susan L. Dobson, Master of Science in School Mathematics Teaching; Megan Elizabeth Hartt, Bachelor of Science Hospitality Administration; Amber LaShay Henderson, Bachelor of Science Interdisciplinary Studies; Frakita Ann Hooper, Bachelor of Science Kinesiology; and Ashley Marshall McGill, Bachelor of Science Nursing.


    • Honors
  • More than 2,700 Baylor University students were named to the Dean's Academic Honor List for the 2008 fall semester. Those from Tyler are:

    • Robyn Elizabeth Bailes -- Child and Family Studies

    Archie Vernard Bowie -- Biology

    Charis R. Boylan -- Professional Writing

    Meredith Christine Butler -- Studio Art

    William Benjamin Carter -- Human Resources Management

    Mallory Paige Cowan -- Early Childhood-4 Generalist

    April Breanne Cox -- Child and Family Studies

    Dustin Earl Dudley -- Undecided

    Aaron Eli Garcia -- International Studies

    Blaire Elizabeth Howlett -- Psychology

    Rachel Marie Kemper -- Biology

    Caroline Michelle Meads -- Early Childhood-4 Generalist

    Lauren Bethany Stiles -- History

  • DeMarcus Walker, of Tyler, achieved a perfect grade point average for the Fall semester at the University of North Texas and was named to the President's List.

    • Mr. Walker is a music education and music performance major. He hopes to earn a PhD in music education. He plays drums, keyboard, piano and bass guitar among his many accomplishments.

    He is the son of Betty and Paul Walker, also of Tyler.

  • Tyler students named to the Dean's List at Stephen F. Austin State University are: Alyssa Bell, nursing; Candace Nicole Brooks, nursing; Lashundra Renee Ellis, social work; Rebecca Ann Hassell, interdisciplinary studies; Frednisha Jeane Marshall, general business; Ahsley Marshall McGill, nursing; Tina Marie Mergerson, social work; Rachel Chloe Shumway, communication studies; Matt Stephen Skillern, forestry; Sonya Maria Sukiennik, interdisciplinary studies; Jessica Diane Taylor-Diller, communication disorders; and Jacquelynn Margaret Wade, English.

  • Mika Smith, of Tyler, a senior at Robert E. Lee High School, received both an Academic Scholarship and Odyssey Honors and Distinction Award in Service to the World to attend Hendrix College beginning in the fall of 2009.ΓΆΒ?Β?

    • Smith is the daughter of Roger and Mary Lynn Smith.

  • The United States Achievement Academy announced Nikki Matthews, of Carthage, was named a national honor student award winner.

    • She is the daughter of Twila Matthews and the late Ray Matthews. She is the granddaughter of Gene and Gwen Chandler, of Tyler, and Walter and Frankie Matthews, of Carthage.

  • Results from the Model United Nations conference held last week include:


    • Middle School Competition Results
    Collage Competition: First and second places, Mineola; third place, Bullard.

    Map Competition: First place, Hawkins; second place, Mineola; third place, Longview/Foster Middle School

    Audio Visual Competition: First, second and third place all to Mineola;

    Resolution Writing Competition: First, second places, Mineola; third place, Bullard

    Impromptu Resolution Writing Competition: First place, Hawkins; second place, Mineola; third place, Bullard.

    Best Economic and Social Council Delegates: First place, Mineola; second place, Longview/Foster Middle School; third place, Bullard

    Best World Food Programme Delegates: First place, Gilmer; second place, Longview/Foster Middle School; third place, Mineola

    Best United Nations Development Fund for Women Delegates: First and second places, Longview/Foster Middle School; third place, Mineola

    Best United Nations Children's Fund Delegates: First, Mineola; second and third places, Longview/Foster Middle School

    Best United Nations Environment Programme Delegates: First, Longview/Foster Middle School; second and third places, Mineola.

    Best World Health Organization Delegates: First place, Mineola; second place, Gilmer; third place, Longview/Foster Middle School

    Best Security Council Delegates: First and second places, Longview/Foster Middle School; third place, Mineola

    Best Novice Delegation: Hawkins

    Best General Assembly Delegation: First place, Mineola; second place, Longview/Foster Middle School; third place, Gilmer


    High School Competition Results
    Collage Competition: First place, Hemphill; second place, Big Sandy; third place, Hawkins

    Map Competition: First place, Big Sandy; second and third places Hawkins

    Audio Visual Competition: First place, Hawkins; second place, Bullard; third place, Waskom

    Resolution Writing Competition: First and second places, Hawkins; third place, Hemphill

    Impromptu Resolution Writing Competition: First place, Mineola; second place, Gilmer; third place, Hawkins

    Best Economic and Social Council Delegates: First place, Edgewood; second place, Hemphill; third place, Bullard

    Best World Food Programme Delegates: First place, Bullard; second place, Gilmer; third place, Mineola

    Best United Nations Development Fund for Women Delegates: First and second places, Edgewood; third place, Waskom

    Best United Nations Children's Fund Delegates: First place, Big Sandy; second place, Edgewood; third place, Waskom

    Best United Nations Environment Programme Delegates: First place, Edgewood; second place, Gilmer; third place, Hawkins

    Best World Health Organization Delegates:

    First place, Waskom; second place, Big Sandy; third place, Gilmer

    Best Security Council Delegates: First place, Mineola; second and third places, Edgewood

    Best General Assembly Delegation: First place, Big Sandy; second place, Edgewood; third place, Bullard

  • Cameron Staton, a member of the Robert E. Lee Band will perform with the Texas All-State Band in San Antonio on Saturday at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center as part of the 2008 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention.

    • He was chosen for this honor through a competitive process held this year across the state at District, Region and Area levels. Cameron is a student of Christie Carlisle and plays at school under the direction of Robert Castillo. This is Cameron's second time to perform as a member of a TMEA All-State organization. Cameron is the son of Evelyn and Hal Staton.

  • Chapel Hill ISD has qualified two students, Jonathan Montalto and Jake Martin, for the 2008-09 University Interscholatic League State Cross-Examination Debate Meet on March 16-20 at the University of Texas at Austin.

    • The students qualified, placing first or second in the district meet held Feb. 11 in Gilmer.



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