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Ashley Spyers of Richmond Hill was named to the Spring 2017 dean’s list at Berry College.

The list honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours.

Georgia College

The following students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the Dean’s List for the 2017 spring semester at Georgia College in Milledgeville: Justine Kaasch, Caroline Smith and Joshua Hoffman, all of Richmond Hill; and Abigail Kinard of Pembroke.

Grove City College

Mark Taylor, a business management major of Richmond Hill, has been named to the dean’s list at Grove City College for the spring semester.

Students eligible for the Dean’s List have a GPA of 3.40 to 3.59; for the Dean’s List with distinction a GPA of 3.60 to 3.84 and for the Dean’s List with High Distinction a GPA of 3.85 to 4.0.

Georgia State

Jason Mueller of Richmond Hill received a bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University in Atlanta during the week of May 8.

More than 4,300 students received certificates and degrees at the school.

Troy University

Nathan Lacey of Richmond Hill graduated from Troy University during Term 3 of the 2016-17 academic year.

Term 3 includes students at Troy’s satellite campuses, and online.

Coastal Carolina

Hannah Smith of Richmond Hill, majoring in exercise and sport science, has made the President’s List at Coastal Carolina University for the Spring 2017 semester.

To qualify for the President’s List for high academic achievement, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and must be enrolled full time.

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