Dunes West Swim Team
The Dunes West Swim Team announced that their assistant coach and summer league swimmer, Will Wright, has accepted a swimming scholarship to the Steven’s Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey.  
He is the son of Lisa and Jeff Wright of Mount Pleasant.
Wright has swum for the Swordfish for five years and has coached the 6 and under age group the last two years. Barry Hillebrand, team rep for the Swordfish, stated, “Will has worked hard over the years not only in the pool, but in the classroom as well.  He has represented our team both competitively and as a loyal and loved coach.  We expect only the best from him at Stevens.”  
He will begin his career at Stevens in late July.

C of C students recognized
The following Lowcountry students made the Highly Distinguished Honors List for the spring 2008 semester at the College of Charleston.
Distinguished Honors are awarded to students enrolled in at least 14 credit hours who have maintained a grade point ratio between 3.6 and 3.8.

-Awendaw
Kelcey Olivia Davis
 
-Isle of Palms
Aubrey Hattam
Sydney Walmsley
Patrick Bannon
 
-Johns Island
Victoria  Harrison
Christine  Heilman
Wendi Brazell
 
-McClellanville
Lia  Daniels

-Mt. Pleasant
James Cinnante
Bradley DeVos
Caroline Edwards
Rida Khan
Andrew Nimmich
William Sullivan
Margaret Swigart
Jonathan Weinisch
Michelle Brooksbank
Maria Languell
Margaret Tanner
Charles  Carmody
Sarah Crotts
Hattie Sage
Christina  Cook
Corbyn  Harris
Jenna Locke
Kathryn Pesature
Nicholas  Shahid
Tracy Tholanikunnel
Laura Tulga
Beth Vail
Steven Westbrook
Jonathan  Bullington
Swati Mahajan
Steven Trice
Allie Ellis

-Sullivans Island
Elizabeth  Smith
Caroline Wood
 
-Daniel Island
Joseph Cox
Harold Haun
Stephanie Potts
Andrew Stufflebean
Jonathan Tashakori
Tammy Black
Danielle Fraser
 

Highly Distinguished Honors
The following Lowcountry students made the Highly Distinguished Honors list for the spring semester at the College of Charleston:

-Awendaw
Christina Hewson
 
-Isle of Palms
Andrew Wallace
 
-Mt. Pleasant
Nicholas Andersen
Elizabeth Atkinson
Elaine Buckheister
Kevin Cale
Garrett Egan
Harrison Gunnells III
Malory Howard
Dave Marongwe
Elaine O’Donnell
Anne Spees
CandiceVinson
Alexandra Wood
Benjamin Albia
Andra Oprisan
Chelsea King
Catherine Grimaldi
Courtney Miller
Apri Phillips
Guilherme Ferreira Porto
 
-Sullivans Island
Elizabeth Smith
Caroline Wood
 
-Daniel Island
Stephanie Marie Cary
Laura Ann
Shaw
Michal Kajetan Dabrowski
 
 
Trident Academy
Three Trident Academy students received the President’s award for educational achievement, which was accompanied by a letter signed by President Barack Obama.
This award recognizes students that show outstanding educational growth and commitment in their academic subjects. It is meant to encourage and reward students who work hard and give their best effort in school, often in the face of special obstacles to their learning.
Lower school student Jack Beall, middle school student Cynthia Hundley and high school student Lauren Kenney are the recipients of this prestigious award.
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The following Trident Academy students received the America Citizenship Award, which recognizes students that participate in school and community service; show a positive attitude toward their classmates, school and community; display an understanding and appreciation of civic responsibility; possess the strength of character and the courage to do what is right as well as promote citizenship with our school and community through other activities.
High School recipients: Teddy Schmidt, Chris Bunke, Addison Runge, Simcha Bielsky, Matthew Moscatello and Matt Cloer.
Middle School recipients: Harry Dennis, Grady Garner, Austin Thompson, Chandler Moore and Kaitlyn Simons.
Lower School recipients: Jack Beall, Holt Herlong, Collin Francis, Henry des Francs, Roman Kepes, Abby Tausig, Preston Maile and Kennedy McGinnis.
 
H.S. seniors Art Exhibit
Wando High School Visual Arts Seniors participated in the 2009 First Federal show. Students from Wando, Summerville, Bishop England, Wes Ashley, Berkeley, Timberland, Stratford, Fort Dorchester, Hanahan, St. John’s, and Charleston County School of the Arts submitted two artwork to compete for awards and scholarships. This year, Wando High School submitted 13 pieces and won five of the 10 awards.
Award Winners Include:
1. Lauren Fennell: Received the Marilyn Stokstad Scholorship ($3000 for four years) for Birth
2. Marilyn White: 2nd Place Award for Snow White
3. Meredith Burwell: Honorable Mention for Cock Fighting
4. Taylor Epps: Honorable Mention for 40 percent of Homeless Veterans are US Veterans
5. Dylan Agardy: Honorable Mention for Tea Party
 President’s list
Amber Vereen has been named to the spring 2009 president’s list at Clemson University for earning a 4.0 GPA. Vereen graduated cum laude during the May ceremony, and is the daughter of Jerry and Arlene Veree of MountPleasant.
 
Lehigh University
Maxwell El-Hag of Mount Pleasant received a Bachelor of Science in finance from Lehigh University.
 
Virginia Military Institute
The following Virginia Military Institute cadet is among the 249 cadets who graduated May 16.
Alexander C. Brush of Mount Pleasant, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern Languages & Cultures and International Studies.
Graduating honors include Distinguished Graduate and Institute Honors and Distinguished Naval Graduate and Navy/Marine Corps Commission and Adolfo Ponzanelli Award.
Cadet Brush’s parents are Brenda B. Parent and Anthony S. Brush.
 
 
Randolph College  
Kelly Hawkes of Mount Pleasant, a student at Randolph College in Lynchburg,  Virginia, was named to the College’s dean’s list for the spring  semester. The Dean’s List recognizes those students who have achieved  superior quality in their academic work.
 
 Francis Marion University
Officials at Francis Marion University have named the following local students to the dean’s list for the fall semester.   Ingrid M. Goodwater, Mount Pleasant, Marketing
Aaron D. Gotter, Mount Pleasant, Mass Communication/Convergence Angelica M. Libert, Mt. Pleasant, Mass Communication/Broadcast .
 
Charleston Southern
Charleston Southern University congratulated the following local students on being named to  the dean’s list for spring semester:
- Brian Busbee of Isle Of Palms
- Christian Balser of Mount Pleasant
- Spencer Barrett of Mount Pleasant
- Tara Blackburn of Mount Pleasant
- Raymond Bowers, II of Mount Pleasant
- Sarah Catenacci of Mount Pleasant
- Robert Collins of Mount Pleasant
- Danielle Justis of Mount Pleasant
- Megan Pinney of Mount Pleasant
- Keith Whittingham of Mount Pleasant
- Brittany Dabrasky of Mount Pleasant
- Aaron Haas of Mount Pleasant
- Michelle Hyman of Mount Pleasant
- Alixandra Little of Mount Pleasant
- Michelle Norton of Mount Pleasant
- Kelly Rhodes of Mount Pleasant
- Kimberly Robinson of Mount Pleasant
- Jennifer Slaughter of Mount Pleasant
- Laura Tyndall of Mount Pleasant
 
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The following local students received degrees at the Charleston Southern University  Commencement ceremony May 9 at the North Charleston Coliseum, where 313  students received undergraduate and graduate degrees.
 
- Ruth Butka from Mount Pleasant received a bachelor of science degree in  physical education
- Brooke Gillespie from Mount Pleasant received a master’s degree in  business administration
- Valentina Jarvis from Mount Pleasant received a master’s degree in  business administration
- Justin Reese from Mount Pleasant received a master’s degree in business  administration
- Seth Huggins from Mount Pleasant received a bachelor of arts degree in  religion
- Daniel Gotter from Mount Pleasant received a bachelor of management arts degree
- Jennifer Slaughter from Mount Pleasant received a bachelor of science  degree in business
- Melissa Zimmerman from Mount Pleasant received a bachelor of arts degree in business
- Laura Tyndall from Mount Pleasant received a bachelor of arts degree in religion
- Brittany Dabrasky from Mount Pleasant received a bachelor of science  degree in biology

University of the South
 The University of the  South’s 2009 commencement ceremonies were held in All Saints’ Chapel on  the Sewanee campus on May 10. The following local students were awarded  degrees:
- Andrew Roscoe Mather of Mount Pleasant was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree with a  major in biology.
- Andrew Steely Hawkins of Mount Pleasant was awarded a Bachelor of
Arts degree with a major  in history.
 
Tulane University
Tulane University in  New Orleans awarded degrees this month to approximately 2,20 graduates.  Among those graduated from Tulane as a member of th historic “Katrina  Class,” those undergraduates who were at Tulane for only a few hours when  they had to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Katrina in August 2005, were the  following local students:
- Lauren Duffy of Mount Pleasant
- Zackary Gorstein of Mount Pleasant
 
BGSU
Jessica S.  Belcher of Mount Pleasant graduated from Bowling Green State  University earlier this month with a Bachelor of Science degree.