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Eli Margolese-Malin of Chapel Hill received a bachelor's degree from UNC-Asheville during commencement ceremonies on May 12. He graduated cum laude with distinction in literature and distinction in political science.

Anne Farland of Chapel Hill received a master's degree in public health from Emory University during commencement ceremonies May 14 in Atlanta.

Robert Cortelyou Boylan of Chapel Hill was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Western Carolina University. To qualify for the list a student must have at least a 3.5 grade-point average with no less than 12 hours of courses.

Army Pfc. Joshua C. Ray of Chapel Hill has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. Ray spent nine weeks in training and studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. He is the son of Stacy Ray and is a 2005 graduate of Chapel Hill High School.

Drew Raub of Chapel Hill was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Piedmont Community College where he is majoring in digital effects and animation technology. He also was selected as a student volunteer for the Siggraph International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques, which took place in San Diego Aug. 5-9.

Matt Popkin has been accepted into the Peace Corps. He departed for the Philippines on May 8 to become an education volunteer. His focus will include strengthening and implementing English and information communication technology in the classroom. He is the son of Barry Popkin and Carol Council of Chapel Hill.

Kathryn Olga Robinson of Carrboro was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Western Carolina University. To qualify for the list a student must have at least a 3.5 grade-point average with no less than 12 hours of courses.

Elizabeth Wilson of Chapel Hill received a bachelor's degree from Emory University during commencement ceremonies May 14 in Atlanta. She is the daughter of Christopher and Barbara Wilson.

Rachel Blasiak of Chapel Hill received a bachelor's degree from Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences during commencement ceremonies in May. She graduated magna cum laude. She is the daughter of Richard Blasiak and Elaine Cameron.

Russell Anthony Hawkins of Chapel Hill was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Western Carolina University. To qualify for the list a student must have at least a 3.5 grade-point average with no less than 12 hours of courses.

American legion Auxiliary Post 6 installed new officers at its July meeting. New officers are: Suzanne Moore, president; Carol Rigsbee, vice president; Nancy Sexton, secretary; Lisa Heavlin, treasurer; Francis Hearn, sergeant-at-arms; and Pearl Maynor, chaplain.

Gabrielle Morlock of Carrboro received a bachelor's degree from the Coillege of Business at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte during commencement ceremonies in May.

Sophia Lapidus of Chapel Hill was named to the academic honor roll for the spring term at Northfield Mount Hermon School in Mount Hermon, Mass.

Emily Hetherington of Chapel Hill received a bachelor's degree from Emory University during commencement ceremonies May 14 in Atlanta. She is the daughter of Seth and Jean Hetherington.

Six Orange County residents received bachelor's degrees from N.C. A&T State University during commencement ceremonies in May. They are Lennie W. Breeze II, Sandy Marie Cates, Ayanna Frierson, Carla D. Holloman, Antwuan Ja'Monte Riggsbee and Brandon T. Rogers.

Samuel Max Nackman of Chapel Hill was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. Nackman. To qualify for the list, a student must receive grades equivalent to a 3.5 grade-pint average for the semester.

Douglas Clayton von Allmen of Chapel Hill was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pa.

Catherine Belle Meador of Chapel Hill was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Keith G. Meador. To qualify for the list, a student must receive grades equivalent to a 3.5 grade-point average for the semester.

Jeffrey Duncan Stasz of Hillsborough has been accepted into the Peace Corps. He departed June 4 for Mongolia, where he will train to become a TEFL volunteer. He is the son of Tom and Bird Stasz.

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