Julie Paige Johnson of Fayetteville has been named to the dean's list at Young Harris College in recognition of academic excellence for the fall semester of 1998. Full-time students achieving a 3.5 or better grade point average are eligible for the dean's list.

Johnson, a 1998 graduate of Sandy Creek High School, is the daughter of Neil and Barbara Johnson of Fayetteville.

Amy C. Alexander of Tyrone has been selected for inclusion in the 1999 edition of "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges." Alexander has been selected as a national outstanding campus leader at Georgia Southern University. Nomination is based on achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success.

Lauren M. Metivier, daughter of Ernie and Madelon Metivier of Fayetteville, has been initiated into the Alpha Chapter, Phi Beta Kappa, at the University of Georgia.

Metivier, a 1995 graduate of Sandy Creek High School, graduated magna cum laude from UGA in December 1998 with an AB degree in psychology.

The Joe Tennant Memorial Foundation has announced it is providing a $1,000 contribution to Peachtree City Boy Scout Troop 175 and Cub Pack 75 to purchase a new "Resusci Annie" CPR mannequin. Dan Tennant, trustee for the foundation and father of Joe Tennant, who died in 1997 at the age of 14 of an asthma attack, made the contribution to Scout leaders Robey Hartley and Paul Spivey.

A Boy Scout himself, Joe Tennant was very involved in his community and church, and enjoyed sports, music and his friends. "I know Joe would be honored to have his name once again associated with the Scouts, particularly in a capacity where someone's life may be saved as a result of CPR training," Dan Tennant said.

The foundation was set up to benefit worthwhile causes and organizations in Joe's name. Its primary fund-raiser is a charity golf tournament, The Joe Tennant Memorial Classic, scheduled this year for April 30 at Flat Creek Club in Peachtree City. Anyone interested in playing in the tournament or sponsoring a hole should call Dan Tennant, 770-486-8410.

David Goodman, MD, of Fayetteville has been inducted as a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons during ceremonies at the academy's 66th annual meeting in Anaheim, Calif.

Several area residents have been named to the dean's list for the 1998 fall semester at Samford University. They are, by town:

Fayetteville Jennifer Joy David, John Kevin Harkey, Frances Juliann Lee and Heather Richardson.

Peachtree City Christopher L. Davis and Jill Maria Woods.

Sharpsburg Melanie E. Langston.

To qualify for the dean's list, a student must have earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average while attempting at least 12 credit hours of coursework.

Janet V. Gorrell, daughter of John and Joann Gorrell of Fairburn, has been named to the dean's list at Furman University for the fall term 1998. The dean's list is composed of full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher.

The academy is the largest medical association for musculoskeletal specialists. Its members have completed medical school plus at least five years of specialty study in orthopaedics in an accredited residency program, passed a comprehensive oral and written exam, and been certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Several area students received degrees from the State University of West Georgia during the fall semester graduation ceremony at the Carrollton campus.

From Peachtree City were: Steven Cover, B.S. in physics; Stacey Eubanks, B.S.Ed. in early childhood education; Shannon Gagliano, B.S.Ed. in speech pathology; Janet Geipel, Ed.S. in administration and supervision; Stacy Kattness, B.B.A. in marketing; Kevin Nelson, B.A. in history; Katherine Rainwater, B.S.Ed. in early childhood education; and Gregory Smith, B.S. in political science.

From Tyrone were: Amy Dawkins, M.Ed. in speech pathology; and Susan Graham, M.Ed. in early childhood education.

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