Herndon Scholars Honored As College Students Head Back To School

HERNDON, VA — Many college students from Herndon have returned to their respective schools for the start of the fall 2021 academic semester. But some students have already distinguished themselves during the spring and summer semesters.

The following college students from Herndon were recognized recently by their respective schools for their academic achievements:

• Jemila Ibrahim of Herndon was named to the summer 2021 President's List at the Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester. The honor recognizes full-time students who receive a grade point average of 3.7 or above.
• Abigail Starnes of Herndon was named to the summer 2021 President's List at the Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester. The honor recognizes full-time students who receive a grade point average of 3.7 or above.
• Matthew Schipani of Herndon was named to the summer 2021 President's List at the Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester. The honor recognizes full-time students who receive a grade point average of 3.7 or above.
• McKenna Buhler of Herndon is among the 4,1000 first-year students attending Utah State University at the school's main campus in Logan, Utah for the fall 2021 semester.
• Bryana Webb of Herndon is among the 4,1000 first-year students attending Utah State University at the school's main campus in Logan, Utah for the fall 2021 semester.
• Gangadhar Tejaswar Padala of Herndon received a master of science degree in information technology during the summer graduation ceremony at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
• Mayur Nag of Herndon received a master of science degree in information technology degree during the summer graduation ceremony at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
• Kapil Vinjamoori of Herndon received a master of science degree in information technology during the summer graduation ceremony at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
• Varil Patel of Herndon received a master of science degree in information systems security during the summer graduation ceremony at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
• Dixit Cadayala Sridhar of Herndon received a master of science degree in information systems security during the summer graduation ceremony at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
• Ashley Gaffey of Herndon was placed on the Gettysburg College Dean's Honor list for outstanding academic achievement in the spring 2021 semester. The honor recognizes students who receive a grade point average of 3.6 or above.

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