Herndon College Students Recognized For Recent Academic Honors

HERNDON, VA — To shine a light on the academic achievements of college students from the Herndon area, Patch shares information provided the students' families and Merit News.

Cassie White of Herndon was one of the 85 students who took part in Baldwin Wallace University's 21st annual Dance Marathon. The event raised nearly $14,000 for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, which seeks to reduce the transmission of pediatric AIDS around the globe. A graduate of Westfield High School, White, who is pursuing a BFA in acting and ), danced for 12 hours during the marathon.

Jimmy Rosend, a first-year computer science major from Herndon, performed with the Bridgewater College's Jazz Ensemble on March 20, in Cole Hall on the college's Bridgewater, Virginia campus. Rosend played guitar in the ensemble's rhythm section.

David Hoppe of Herndon was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Jesse Wiggins of Herndon was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Don't see your award-winning scholar among those appearing in this academic honors list? Send the details to Patch editor Michael O'Connell at michael.occonnell@patch.com and Patch will include them in a future post.