College Notes

Nelson on Dean's List
Robert H. Nelson IV, of Orange, was named to the spring 2008 Dean's List at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. Nelson was a senior in the College of Education and Human Development during the spring semester.
To be chosen for the Dean's List, undergraduate students must achieve grade point averages of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and carry no fewer than 12 letter-graded credit hours per semester.

Brockman attends forum
Paul Brockman, a rising freshman at Bridgewater College, has been selected to attend the College's inaugural Flory Fellows Forum. The forum, sponsored by the Zane D. Showker Leadership Institute at Bridgewater College, will be held on campus Aug. 3-8 and is open to all current and incoming Flory Fellows.
The theme for the forum is "Service and the Academic Citizen." Participants will be challenged to push the boundaries of their knowledge, explore unchartered intellectual territory, and experience community service-learning. The forum will include sessions on Bridgewater College traditions, motivational leadership, conflict resolution, goal-setting and team building. A service-learning project and a ropes course will provide hands-on learning.
The Flory Fellowship of Scholars is a tribute to Dr. John S. Flory, Bridgewater College's president from 1910-1919. The honors program consists of stimulating and interesting opportunities inside and outside the classroom. Over the course of their college career, students take a minimum of six honor-designated courses ending with a capstone seminar.
Brockman, a music major, is the son of Bob and Kris Brockman of Orange.

Virginia Tech graduates
The following Virginia Tech students were among those honored at the university's spring commencement ceremony held May 9, 2008, in Lane Stadium. Approximately 5,000 bachelor's degree, master's degree and Ph.D. candidates along with their families and friends attended the on-campus ceremony presided by Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger.
Theresa Hayes of Locust Grove received a bachelor of arts degree in interdisciplinary studies from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Brianna Hetland of Locust Grove received a bachelor of science degree in geosciences from the College of Science.
Andrew Mummau of Locust Grove received a bachelor of science degree in animal and poultry sciences from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Thomas O'Brien of Locust Grove received a bachelor of science in aerospace engineering degree in aerospace engineering from the College of Engineering.
Thomas Eichmann of Rhoadesville received a bachelor of arts degree in communication from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Daniel Hay of Barboursville received a bachelor of science degree cum laude in animal and poultry sciences from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Timothy Hay of Barboursville received a bachelor of science in business degree in hospitality and tourism management from the Pamplin College of Business.
Kristen Scheller of Barboursville received a bachelor of science degree cum laude in biologicical sciences from the College of Science.
Banjamin Southard of Montpelier Station received an associate of agriculture degree in agricultural technology from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Amy Clayton of Orange received a bachelor of arts degree magna cum laude in music from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
William Herndon of Orange received a bachelor of science degree in apparel, housing and resource management from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Anthony Swope of Orange received an associate of agriculture degree in agricultural technology from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.