Islanders earn degrees at Washington State University


February 25, 2009 · 10:28 AM

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Six students from South Whidbey have earned undergraduate degrees for the fall 2008 semester at Washington State University in Pullman.

Wendy Marie Alexander of Clinton graduated magna cum laude, with a bachelor of arts degree in business administration.

Malory Gene Atkins of Langley earned a bachelor of arts degree in social sciences.

Nicole Marie Eaton of Langley graduated magna cum laude, with a bachelor of arts degree in sport management.

Samuel James-Francis Rowley of Langley earned a bachelor of arts degree in communication.

Leon G. Shordon of Langley graduated summa cum laude, with a bachelor of arts degree in human development.

Amanda Jeanne Sawyer of Greenbank graduated cum laude, with a bachelor of science degree in nursing.

Students earn summa cum laude honors for a cumulative grade point average of 3.90 or better; magna cum laude for a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.70 but less than 3.90; and cum laude for a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 but less than 3.70.

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