Mallory Burks from Springfield was one of 15 first honor graduates recognized during the University of Georgia’s spring commencement ceremonies, held May 8.

The graduates maintained a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average throughout their undergraduate studies as well as in all college-level transfer work attempted prior to or following enrollment at the university.

“We commend these graduates for their high standards of personal excellence and for their outstanding achievements as students of the University of Georgia,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead. “We wish them well as they pursue their varied interests.”

Burks received her bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. She is the daughter of Robert and Martha Burks.