Shaunak Mirani, of Cooksville, was recently honored at a statewide awards ceremony for gifted children held by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY).

Mirani was invited to the awards ceremony sponsored by CTY based on an exceptional performance on a rigorous, above-grade-level test given to second through eighth-grade Talent Search participants. Seventh and eighth graders took the SAT or ACT--the same tests used for college admissions. Second through sixth graders took the SCAT, an above-level test scaled for younger students. Since 1979, CTY has sought the most academically able elementary- and middle school students each year and encouraged their enrollment in CTY's annual Talent Search. Students enrolled in the Talent Search go on to test through the fall and spring.

The results of these tests give families a better idea of a child's academic talents, particularly in comparison to the thousands of other academically talented students in the Talent Search. Students can also earn recognition at CTY's awards ceremonies, and their test scores may qualify them for CTY's summer programs and distance education courses.

Mirani, who attends Glenwood Middle School, joined other award recipients at the recent state ceremony, and was individually honored by Johns Hopkins for his academic performance and promise.

The following Howard County residents graduated from Frostburg State University this spring: John Miller, of Clarksville; Christine Murdorf, of Dayton; Colin Cook and Andrew Wissman, both of Glenwood; Stephanie Kreuz, of Jessup; Nicholas Foley, of Laurel; Scott Bosley, Jillian Henson, Rebekah Miller, Rebecca Reiter, Ryan Burns, Elizabeth Coblentz, Carolyn Sunderlin and Ashley Ermer, all of Mount Airy; Scott Fleming, Matthew Holdridge and Shannon Huber, all of Sykesville; and Kristen Girch and Kyle Schutz, both of Woodstock.

Lauren A. Myers, of Woodstock, graduted on June 14 from Otterbein College in Woosterville, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre and design.

Ina O'Carroll, of Mount Airy, received a Ph.D. in biochemistry the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech on May 15.

Michael Uzzo, of Mount Airy, received a Master of Science degree in civil engineering from the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech on May 15.

Kirsten M. Harbom, of Clarksville, daughter of Soren Harbom and Judy J. Harbom, graduated from Washington College on May 19 with a Bachelor of Science in biology.

Charles E. Hiden, of Fulton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin E. Hiden, graduated from Washington College on May 19 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history, cum laude, with departmental honors.

Matthew K. Swanson, of Highland, son of Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Swanson, graduated from Washington College on May 19 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management.

Nathan S. Beigel, of West Friendship, son of Mr. & Mrs. Douglas A. Beigel, graduated from Washington College on May 19 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in computer science, cum laude.

The following western Howard County residents were named to the dean's list at McDaniel College for the spring 2009 semester: Etai D. Gamliel, of Brookeville; Jackie E. Kahler, of Clarksville; Stacey E. Kight, of Glenelg; Tyler E. Bilohlavek and Katalin R. Szoboszlay, of Highland; Courtney A. Evans, Megan K. Franey, Sara B. Groveman, Daniel L. Parsons and Paul W. Seegren, all of Marriottsville; Lindsey M. Browning, Tyler A. Buisch, Stuart M. Clarke, Sabrina R. Clarke, Allison L. Hayes, Joanna H. Jenkins, Michelle E. Menner, Robin A. Petrasek, Rebecca H. Putnam, Samantha A. Schneeman, Brittany C. Starlings and Sevgi Yurtbasi, all of Mount Airy; Christy M. Beatty, Jessica L. Dunn, Laura M. Garrison, Daniel K. Hughes, Shannon M. Jackson, Darryl E. McFarland, Lindsay D. Merkle, Amy M. Myers, Courtney M. Proudlock and Ryan W. Rowe, all of Sykesville; Louis N. Lachman, Woodstock; and Ashleigh N. Rizzo, of West Friendship.

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