Appalachian State University

The following students at Appalachian State University were awarded degrees at the end of the spring 2006 semester.

Apex: Kayla Ann Bourgeois, Christopher Alton Brown, Kyle Gordon Cooper, Kelly N. Lorenz, Joseph M. Lublinkhof, Lauren Marie Shea and Justin W. Stagner.

Cary: Brandon Thomas Adcock, Justin Ramon Boulmay, Amy P. Brust, Andrew Scott Cornelius, Holly Jeanne Eberhart, Kara Vanessa Foster, Stewart Lex Hodges, Nicholas James Irwin, Patrick Stephen Johnson, Jonathan Taylor Jones, Mark John Killius, Vicky Lee, Evan Christian LeGarde, Brianna Elizabeth Leonard, Rachel Grace Levy, Sarah Lynn Popow, Shawn Michael Satler, Megan Michelle Satterfield, Kimberly Marie Taylor, Michael Guy Towne, Samantha Cliborne Wearne, Allison Ruth Willet, Matthew Tyler Yates and John Jeffrey Zehnder Jr.

Morrisville: Christina Lee Villegas.

Barton College

The following local students were awarded diplomas Sunday, May 14, during the Barton College's annual commencement exercises.

Apex: Thomas Philip Burden and David Glenn Seagroves.

Cary: Devin Martin Cummings and Sara Lynn Fox.

Holly Springs: Robin C. Strader.

Coastal Carolina University

Nicholas Teague of Cary was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree during Coastal Carolina University's commencement exercises May 6.

College of Charleston

Lindsay Morris of Apex graduated from the College of Charleston with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history on Sunday, May 7, 2006. She also received the Outstanding Student Award in German for 2006. Morris is the daughter of Robert and Mary Morris and is a graduate of Apex High school.

Castleton State College

Krista Ragan of Morrisville graduated from Castleton State College with a Master of Arts degree in psychology.

Davidson College

Park Rankin McAruthur was one of 451 seniors to graduate in commencement exercises from Davidson College May 14.

Drake University

Lindsey Rae Colantino was awarded a bachelor of arts degree during Drake University's spring commencement.

Elon University

The following students were awarded degrees from Elon University during spring commencement exercises.

Apex: Elizabeth Jorgenson, Maia Wirth and Mary Honeycutt.

Cary: Amy Estes, Jessica Dries, Erika Judd, Teresa Smith and Ashley Wright.

Holly Springs: Sara Knowllton and Alison Mangini.

Guilford College

The following local students graduated from Guilford College.

Apex: Connie Elizabeth Carringer and Aaron Palmer Horton.

Cary: Esther Alice Nissao and Scott Korpik Topal.

Hollins University

Anne Catherine Fisher and Theresa Renee Skurski, both of Cary, received bachelor of arts degrees during Hollins University's 164th commencement ceremony.

Johnson & Wales University

The following local students were awarded degrees in Johnson & Wales University's spring commencement ceremony.

Cary: Makeda Pride, Kristi Chapman and Marc Goulah.

Limestone College

Michael Andrew Waters of Cary recently graduated from Limestone College with a bachelor of science degree in CSIT/Programming.

Meredith College

The following local students were awarded degrees at Meredith College's spring commencement.

Apex: Jamie Conway, Andrea Jones and Kimberly White.

Cary: Shaina Gonzales, Kirby Cain, Lauren Feldman, Chris-Anne Felzien, Rebecca Fosdick, Carey Hicks, Sarah Pierce, Elise Radcliff, Erin Rains, Samantha Speers, Tara Walkowski and Elizabeth Yaros.

Merrimack College

Adam Shepard of Raleigh graduated from Merrimack College during commencement exercises May 21.

Peace College

The following local students were awarded degrees during Peace College's spring commencement ceremony.

Apex: Geni Riddle, Heather Schott and Christine Styles.

Cary: Kanika Hunter, Lindsey Kabbes, Gina Kelly and Emily Schneider.

Holly Springs: Jenna Caridi.

Roanoke College

Emma R. Jones of Raleigh, daughter of Gretchen Staebler and Dr. Edwin Jones, was among 387 seniors receiving degrees from Roanoke College at its 164th commencement ceremony held May 6.

Saint Leo University

The following local students were recognized during Saint Leo University's commencement ceremonies on May 6.

Cary: James Rittman.

Morrisville: John Hanks.

Saint Mary's School

The following local students were among 56 Saint Mary's School seniors who received diplomas during the school's 164th commencement exercises held May 27: Alex Bielec of Cary, Anna Dowling of Cary (with high honors), Courtney Holmes of Cary (with honors), Britt Lang of Cary, Emily Loring of Cary (with honors), Moriah Phares of Apex (with high honors) and Laura Wingler of Apex (with high honors).

UNC-Asheville

The following students received their degrees from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in May 2006.

Apex: Susan Frances Dykstra.

Cary: Jillian Summer Davis and Matthew Stephen Walsh.

Morrisville: Caitlin Mary Shanley.

Raleigh: Christopher Ray Asbill, Rebecca Rose Schuyler and Vanessa Anne Sullivan.

UNC-Greensboro

The following students were awarded degrees during UNC-Greensboro’s spring commencement.

Apex: Kristen Crumpler, Samantha Ellersick, Hayley Foster, Tracy Fuquay, Joseph Lumpkin, Patricia Makar, Yetara McKoy, Sarah Reed, Geralynn Sylver and Stacey Young.

Cary: Jason Bailey, Jennifer Bond, Kevin Buckheit, Meghan Costello, Ashley Davenport, Desmina Hamilton, David Johnson, Hye Kim, Candice Kimble, Brooke Leonard, Emily Manansala, Lauren Meeks, Teresa Neal, Meredith Petschauer, Nikki Pitts, Emily Talbert, Jessica Tarter, Fiona Vick and Laura Wade.

Morrisville: Denise Belle, Horace Hodges III, Smitha Ramakrishnan and Myrna Rodriguez.