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Effingham students earn GSU degrees
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STATESBORO—Georgia Southern University recently held its annual spring commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students at Hanner Fieldhouse and Allen E. Paulson Stadium.

University President Brooks A. Keel, Ph.D., conferred more than 3,300 graduate and undergraduate degrees during two separate ceremonies to accommodate the graduating classes.

Local students who received degrees are:

Dinshaw K. Anklesaria of Bloomingdale graduated with a degree in Spanish.

Grant W. Barnett of Guyton graduated with a degree in biology.

Olivia D. Bolton of Guyton graduated with a degree in international studies.

Ian C. Byrd of Guyton graduated with a degree in chemistry.

Peyton Callanan of Guyton graduated with a degree in communication arts.

Kara M. Davis of Bloomingdale graduated with a degree in early childhood education.

Erica W. Diffenderfer of Guyton graduated with a degree in secondary education.

Dillon S. Duff of Springfield graduated with a degree in accounting.

Allison L. Dyches of Springfield graduated with a degree in psychology.

Brett M. Edgy of Guyton graduated with a degree in biology.

Richard A. Flohr of Guyton graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Kristy S. Garner of Guyton graduated with a degree in counselor education.

Debbie Lee F. Gaskin of Springfield graduated with a degree in special education.

Christa M. Gay of Rincon graduated with a degree in special education.

Christopher R. Geary of Guyton graduated with a degree in general studies.

Phillip T. Hardeman of Guyton graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Ashley A. Harley of Rincon graduated with a degree in management/human resource management

Courtland L. Harris of Rincon graduated with a degree in general studies.

Lansford A. Hensley of Guyton graduated with a degree in finance.

Taylor M. Hoffmann of Rincon graduated with a degree in accounting.

Charlee E. Hogan of Guyton graduated with a degree in psychology.

Joseph K. Jarman of Rincon graduated with a degree in general studies.

Eugene O. Jones of Guyton graduated with a degree in computer science.

Eileen O. Kenny Morgan of Guyton graduated with a degree in early childhood education.

Alesha R. Martin of Rincon graduated with a degree in international studies.

Scott C. Morris of Bloomingdale graduated with a degree in computer science.

Tyler S. Myrick of Guyton graduated with a degree in logistics/intermodal transportation

Julie M. Oetgen of Bloomingdale graduated with a degree in Nursing.

Clint L. Oglesby of Springfield graduated with a degree in electrical engineering.

Kelsey D. Olliff of Rincon graduated with a degree in early childhood education.

Melinda S. Rahn of Guyton graduated with a degree in early childhood education.

Matthew P. Rahn of Rincon graduated with a degree in logistics/intermodal transportation

Normary I. Rivera-Colon of Springfield graduated with a degree in accounting.

Olivia K. Robbins of Guyton graduated with a degree in psychology.

Kellie L. Robertson of Rincon graduated with a degree in general studies.

Jessica R. Shuman of Guyton graduated with a degree in school psychology.

Whitney M. Smith of Bloomingdale graduated with a degree in early childhood education.

Steve Soto of Guyton graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Joshua K. Story of Rincon graduated with a degree in logistics/intermodal transportation

Sherri C. Turner of Rincon graduated with a degree in instructional technology.

Cara E. Usher of Clyo graduated with a degree in nursing.

Misti M. Vandenhouten of Springfield graduated with a degree in special education.

Bennett A. Watson of Rincon graduated with a degree in nutrition/food science

Osayande West of Rincon graduated with a degree in public relations.

Arick R. Whiddon of Springfield graduated with a degree in English.

Emily B. Whitlock of Rincon graduated with a degree in special education.

Emily L. Woods of Clyo graduated with a degree in biology.

CeCe Nixon to Retire After 40 Years of Service to Effingham Schools
CeCe Nixon
After working her way up from paraprofessional to asssessment technician in the Cece Nixon is starting her last year before retiring after 40 years with the Effingham County School District. (Gail Parson / Effingham Herald)
After more than 40 years with Effingham County Schools, CeCe Nixon is retiring, leaving behind a quiet legacy of excellence, compassion and steady leadership. From her beginnings as a kindergarten paraprofessional to her vital role in the district’s testing office, Nixon has impacted generations of students and educators with her work ethic, professionalism and heart.
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