Campus Corner, Feb. 22, 2020: Sumter, Clarendon and Lee county students excel at college

THE CITADEL

CHARLESTON - Gold stars were awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 GPA or higher in the fall 2019 semester. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel's Dean's List.

Local students awarded gold stars are:

- Rembert - Trace Guy;

- Manning - Christopher Jordan; and

- Sumter - Ronald Flowers; William Noonan; Addison Osborne; and Samuel Nabholz.

ANDERSON UNIVERSITY

ANDERSON - The following students were named to the Dean's List at Anderson University for the fall semester 2019. In order to be named to the Dean's List, a student must maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester.

- Dalzell - Benjamin Wessendorf;

- Manning - Michael Boylston and Naomi Woodbury; and

- Sumter - Natalie Ardis; AnnMargaret Phillips; Aubrey Stoddard; Bailey Wilson; and Rachel Wilson.

USC AIKEN

AIKEN - Aiken Sunrise Rotary selected Ryan Missildine as its Student of the Month for February.

The Sumter native is majoring in sociology with a concentration in criminal justice and a minor in communication. The junior says he may pursue a master's after graduation.

"I am still deciding, but I would like to do something in the criminal justice field," said Missildine, who plays on the USC Aiken Men's Basketball Team.

"My goal is to either work for the FBI or join the Air Force to become a pilot or work for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations."

While his basketball schedule keeps him pretty busy, Missildine is active all over campus. Currently, he serves as a resident mentor in the USC Aiken housing complex.

"In this job, I look over 24 students and maintain a positive and communal living environment."

He also serves in the community by volunteering at a local school where he mentors at-risk students.

His hard work in the classroom and on the basketball court have paid off as Missildine has received numerous accolades. He's been named to the Dean's and President's lists several times for his academic standing. In addition, Missildine earned Gold and Silver awards by the Peach Belt Conference for his academic achievements.

Off campus, the basketball player enjoys sports and watching shows and movies that depict historical events during war times.

USC Aiken conducted its inaugural recognition of those students, including Sherilyn Edwards from Sumter, who completed the Palmetto College Program. Palmetto College is an online degree completion program offered by USC campuses throughout the state, including USC Aiken. The program is designed for students who have already completed their general education requirements and need to finish their undergraduate degree online.

LIMESTONE COLLEGE

GAFFNEY - Limestone College named the following local students to its Honor Roll for the fall 2019 semester. Full-time students (taking a minimum of 12 semester hours) who have earned a GPA of at least 3.75 are included on the Honor Roll.

- Manning - Niera Harvin and Mary Beatson; and

- Sumter - Starla Singleton.

WILLIAMSBURG TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Williamsburg Technical College recently announced the list of students named to the President's List, Dean's List and Merit List for 2019-20 fall semester. The President's List recognizes students who have attended full-time and have earned a term GPA of 4.0. The Dean's List names students who have attended full-time and have earned a semester GPA of 3.5 or better. The Merit List recognizes students who have attended part-time and have earned a term GPA of 3.5 or better.

The following local students were named to the President's List:

- Manning - Ambrea Reynolds;

- Sumter - Joel Jackson

The following local students were named to the Dean's List:

- Salters - Kametra Capers; Justine Scott; and Kyreus Smith;

- New Zion - Samantha Lowery

The following local students were named to the Merit List:

- Manning - Kalla Lawson;

- Salters - Raesha Thompson; James Moseley; Sontee Murray; Naneata Reed; James Johnson; Andrzej Fluitt; Queshay Gamble; Norrissa Chandler; and Ashanti McKnight

- Sumter - Tyonna Williams; Rachelle Daniels; Saleen Donley; and Donna Bochette;

- Turbeville - Denyjhia Prince;

- Lynchburg - Theresa Jordan; and

- Gable - Blaine McFaddin.

LANDER UNIVERSITY

GREENWOOD - Some 200 college students from across the state including Tara Muldrow of Sumter participated in the South Carolina Bankers Association's "Banking Careers 101" program held Feb. 12 in Columbia. Eight business students from Lander University attended the educational program, which is designed to help those who are interested in banking, finance and accounting learn more about the banking industry.

"A networking lunch gave students the chance to interact with professional bankers," said David Bell, lecturer of business at Lander University. "These connections may prove to be invaluable when our students begin their careers in banking."

In addition to networking with financial professionals, students gained insight into the banking industry during sessions that focused on areas such as lending, deposit operations, branch management, asset/liability management, investments and information technology.