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John Dyer of Vienna, a graduate from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has received the James M. Stevens Award, a commemorative certificate and cash presented to two Virginia residents based on demonstrated academic progress and financial need.
Elisabeth Blair Gorey, Sarah Bryan Perry and David Alan Wadley, all of Vienna were recently named to the dean's list for the 2004 Spring semester at Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, N.C. To qualify, students must obtain at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for the semester.
Jonathan Hawks of Vienna received his associate degree in culinary arts from the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson and Wales University.
Benjamin Atkinson of Vienna graduated from Liberty University. Atkinson received a bachelor of science degree in psychology, with a specialization in human services/counseling.
Blair Rachel Deckard of Oakton was recently named to the dean's list for the Spring 2004 semester at Dension University, Granville, Ohio. Deckard, daughter of Cliff and Susan Deckard of Oakton, is a sophomore international studies major. To qualify for the dean's list, students must maintain a GPA of at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale each semester.
Tauheeda Yasin, daughter of Ronda and Rutrell Yasin of Vienna, received a bachelor's degree from Sarah Lawrence College. Yasin concentrated in film and public policy. Yasin is a 2000 graduate of George C. Marshall High School. Yasin recently got married and plans to teach English as a Second Language in an Astoria, N.Y. high school.