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Aaron Alderman, of White Hall, earned a bachelor's degree with distinction from the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va., where he studied international studies and philosophy.

Megann Daw, of Phoenix, earned a bachelor's degree, summa cum laude, from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va., where she studied journalism, mass communication and art history.

Nathan Gede, of Hampstead, earned a bachelor's degree with distinction from the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va., where he studied history, military history and English.

Samuel Hedemann, of Freeland, earned a bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in Catonsville and was inducted into Sigma Pi Sigma, the national physics honor society.

Stefanie Hinton, of Parkton, earned a bachelor's degree from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla., where she studied English.

Dan Keppeler, of Baldwin, earned a bachelor's degree, summa cum laude, from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., where he studied civil engineering.

Emily Shoemaker, of Sparks, earned a bachelor's degree from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla., where she studied business administration.

Evan Siverd, of Monkton, earned a bachelor's degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia, where he studied mechanical engineering.

Jessica Bushore, of Freeland, was named to the dean's list at Towson University, where she is studying psychology.

Elizabeth Cooney, of Parkton, was named to the dean's list at Boston University.

Mary Denholm, of Sparks, was named to the dean's list at St. Michael's College in Colchester, Vt., where she is studying psychology and Spanish.

Gregory Franke, of Glen Arm, was inducted into Phi Eta Sigma, a national honor society, at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va.

Gregory Alan Shemonski and Whitney Williams were named to the dean's list at York College of Pennsylvania in York, Pa. Shemonski, of Parkton, is studying mechanical engineering; Williams, also of Parkton, is pursuing a degree in recreation and leisure.

Allison Seyler, of Parkton, was named to the president's list at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in Catonsville.

Matthew Zaegel, of Baldwin, was named to the dean's list at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he is studying economics.

Ethan Feidler, a recent graduate of Hereford High School, was awarded two scholarships, including a freshman academic scholarship, to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Okla.

Kayla Bruun, of Glen Arm, a recent graduate of the Park School in Brooklandville, placed fifth in the Most Philosophical Student in America competition with an essay responding to the question "Is global warming the greatest challenge facing humankind?" The essay is posted at www.philosophyslam.org/2007/08kpshighschoolfinalistGelb.html.

These North County residents received honors upon graduation from the McDonogh School in Owings Mills:

* Tyler Fiorito, of Phoenix, Leadership and Concern Award; Excellence in Athletics Award, Athletic Participation Award.

* Kaitlyn Love, of Sparks, Cornucopia Award for Generosity; Athletic Participation Award.

* Matthew Hart, of Upperco, Citizenship Award.

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