Achievements: WSU conductor to study in Russia
Nicholas Wallin, an associate professor of music at Washington State University, was recently accepted to the International Academy of Advanced Conducting in St. Petersburg, Russia. Those interested in attending were required to submit an application, résumé and video to be considered. Wallin conducts the WSU Symphony Orchestra and teaching conducting. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in conducting from the University of Minnesota.
“ Global Credit Union recently announced the recipients of four $1,000 scholarships. Christopher Ranny of Mt. Spokane High School and Sarah Miller of Shadle Park High School were awarded Merle E. Brumgard Memorial Scholarships. Michelle Sybouts of Ferris High School and Brooke Petkevicius, formerly of Mt. Spokane High School, were awarded Founders and Pioneers Scholarships.
“Army Pfc. Edward Joseph recently graduated from basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C. He is the son of Dana Joseph of Cheney.
“Local residents Benjamin Galloway and Emily Ruskovich were recently named to the spring 2006 dean’s list at the University of Montana. Ruskovich earned a 4.0 grade-point average.
“The Delta Gamma Foundation recently awarded $1,000 Spokane Alumnae Art of the Eye Scholarships to the following four area residents:
Heidi Bunkowske, who is studying criminal justice at the University of Idaho, is the daughter of Phyllis Grassi.
Gretchen Smythe, who is studying marketing and accounting at the University of Idaho, is the daughter of Leslie and Andrew Smythe.
Teresa Gjendem, the daughter of Mike and Cindy Gjendem, is studying human nutrition at Washington State University.
Lara Gass, the daughter of Jay and Gerri Gass, is studying political science at Washington State University.
“ Lindsay Perez of Veradale was recently named to the spring 2006 president’s list at Gonzaga University. Eligible students must maintain a grade-point average of 3.7.
Idaho
“ The following students were recently named to the spring semester honor roll at Lakeland High School.
10th grade
4.0 grade-point average: Matthew Haug, Joseph Heiner, Ruth Mattmiller, Brett Tobin.
3.5-3.99: Brittany Bryant, Scott Carr, Dylan Cloyd, Alana Duarte, Trennon Edmiston, John Goodwin, Joshua Hann, Darcy Harris, Jennifer Linna, Angelene Little, Louis Litzko, Michelle McCullough, Erin O’Hara, Melissa Phillips, Jordan Rhoads, Mackenzie Robson-Wood, Curtis Schelin, Ladd Serwat, Charli Shaw, Shantel Stevenson.
3.0-3.49: Stephanie Baker, Bonny Biggs, Elizabeth Brewer, Zackary Bryant, Ryan Burnett, Samara Cossairt, Matthew Cox, Nara Decker, Wade English, Samuel Frank, Kayla Freeman, Andrew Godley, Colton Graves, Charlie Harster, Shawn Hiebert, Nichole Hindberg, Emily Leach, Ashley Litz, Kayla Markowski, Misty McMillen, Niccolette Moore, Lynsie Morris, Ricardo Palacios, Spencer Rediker, Johnathan Roth, Christian Schwalbach, Corey Sinclair, Gilbert South, Jaymian Stuermer, Samuel VanDenBerg, Kyle Vandever, Steven Warden.
11th grade
4.0 grade-point average: Tiffany Beebe, Jill Bockstruck, Andreas Britten, Marissa Duncan, Kevin Ramus.
3.5-3.99: Kristina Farricy, Chynna Freshour, Kristina Gardipe, Bryanna Geisbush, Lisa Heiser, Andrew Hooper, Krystal Howell, Onyou Kim, Meghann Kolb, Whitney Lewis, Rafaela Lima, James Mulligan, Amanda North, Caitlin Pulver, Gabriel Quintero, Caitlin Reynolds, Jayce Sharrai, Tonya Shove, Brianna Sims, Alicen Small, Jeremiah Stockton, Diana Thompson, Brianna Walt, Allison White, Tzu-Ying Wu, Nicole Zito.
3.0-3.49 g.p.a.: Justin Bartlett, Tyler Bethke, Jordan Bonnough, Chelsey Curran, Jessica Day, Jaqueline Dickinson, Micah Doering, Melissa Elliott, Heather Folkestad, Steven Hanni, Ross Heitstuman, Nicole Henderson, Stephanie Heuett, Sarah Hirst, Benjamin Horner, Zachary Horsley, Eric Irons, Torben Jacobs, Ben Johnson, Wyatt Lassiter, Lena Ligi, Raechel Little, Lynn Mallory, Marissa Manning, Laura Matteis, Danielle McDowell, Zachary Nicklas, Felix Oleynik, Rose Olson, Jannae Palovich, Michael Peterson, Melissa Pongrac, Weston Reese, Katie Sanders, Brittani Schneider, Alicia Stein, Cody Stevenson, Michelle Stevenson, Brittany Tanner, Scott Underdahl, Caylen Van Zandt, Jack Vanderlinden, Allison Ward, Elizabeth Ward, Amanda Wilson, Amber Woosley, Christian Zomer.
12th grade
4.0 grade-point average: Tianne Darnell, Nathan Grunzweig, Mandi McCoy, Michele Morgan, Heidi Svitak.
3.5-3.99: Patricia Arabian, Behren Aydt, Andrew Bear, Eric Carlson, Meghan Corsi, Kristofer Dole, Bryan Garner, Danielle Jacobson, Cindy Kooistra, Danielle McCullough, William McMullin, Kelsi Nagle, Scarlett Pruitt, Adrianne Sielaff, Dustyne Smith, Kayla VanDuyne, Chase Worthen.
3.0-3.49: Casey Asher, Tyler Beck, Brigitte Boucher, Abby Cederblom, Shasta Conrad, James Crow, Cherish Dooley, Keeva Duffey, Emily Eixenberger, Paige Erickson, Gary Frank, Melissa Frank, Brandon Graham, Nicole Green, Melissa Griffith, Brittany Holloway, Sara Howard, Whitney Howard, Cody Jasper, Zachary Johnson, Jessica Kaminski, Brian Kedish, Michael Longwill, Ann Martenson, Shawna McBroom, Heather McDonnell, Brianna Nelson, Tracy Nielsen, Jessica Novak, Shane O’Hara, Svetlana Oleynik, Kelly Parker, Jaime Peterson, Edward Richardson, Matthew Shipp, Vincent Sitar Jr., Kayla Stiegemeier, Garrett Theriot, Tabatha Tipton, Todd Underhill, Garrett Ward, Allison Weimer, Kristen Wells, Veronica Whetstine, Teira Youngdell, Kendal Yung.