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Schools

For Seven Rivers grads, one more memory to make

By PAULETTE LASH RITCHIE
Published May 26, 2006


LECANTO - Seven Rivers Christian School will send 21 seniors off to colleges and universities and into the world of work tonight as it honors its graduates.

Some students have attended the school for 13 or 14 years.

Here are the 2006 graduates:

Cory Ludwick, 18, is going to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona to study aeronautics. He is the son of Brian and Michele Ludwick.

Ben Bennett, 18, plans to do construction. He is the son of Mike and Karen Bennett.

Elizabeth Greete, 17, is headed to Florida State University to study social work. She is the daughter of Rich and Crissy Greete.

Jessica Baierlein, 18, will begin at a community college and is undecided about a major. She is the daughter of Joe and Camille Baierlein.

Aaron Whitchurch, 18, is also undecided about a major, but hopes to go to FSU. He is the son of Drake and Margaret Whitchurch.

Travis Lampinen, 18, will attend FSU in the honors program. He is undecided about a major. Travis is the son of Michael and Carolyn Lampinen.

Carri Walker, 19, is joining the Navy and is interested in aviation. She is the daughter of Terry and Trish Rupholdt.

Megan Olive, 17, will attend the University of Florida in the honors program. She is interested in engineering or business. Megan is the daughter of Michael and Mary Olive.

Molly Maglione, 17, will be moving to New Jersey to attend a community college. She is the daughter of Susan and Vincenzo Maglione.

Katie Crouch, 18, will attend FSU in the honors program and is thinking about entering a premedicine program for speech pathology. She is also interested in special education. Katie is the daughter of Mike and Karen Crouch.

Taylor Swander, 18, is going to Liberty University in Virginia to study youth ministry and graphic design. He is the son of Roberta and Allen Swander.

Chris Oliver, 18, is going to Central Florida Community College to begin his studies in marine biology. He hopes to someday work and live in Valencia, Spain. Chris is the son of Lynn and Jere Oliver,

Tiffany Webb, 18, is planning to attend the University of Central Florida and is interested in radio or TV broadcasting. She is the daughter of Elton and Tina Webb.

John Magill, 18, plans to enter the work field with his brother at a car dealership. He is the son of Charles and Diane Magill.

Renee Bellavance, 18, is planning to attend CFCC and is interested in physical therapy, but hasn't decided on a major. She is the daughter of Sharon and George Mudge.

Craig Bellamy, 19, is headed to Florida A&M University to major in broadcast journalism. He hopes to produce movies. Craig is the son of Randolph Sr. and Gladys Bellamy.

Cody Swain, 17, is deciding between Palm Beach Atlantic College and the University of North Florida. He plays guitar and plans to study music. Cody is the son of Larry and Frances Swain.

Nadia Vaughan, 18, will be in the UF honors program with an undecided major. She said she will probably minor in English. Nadia is the daughter of Mare and Ron Vaughan.

Elissa O'Dell is going to Samford University in Birmingham, Ala., to study psychology. She is the daughter of Vivian and Craig O'Dell.

Laura Hurm, 18, will attend Valencia Community College in Orlando to study psychology. She is the daughter of Bonnie and Steve Hurm.

Jennifer Green, 17, will attend UCF to study hospitality and management. She is the daughter of Stuart and Leslie Green.

[Last modified May 26, 2006, 00:50:07]


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