Excellence in Education

Published 1:01 am Wednesday, July 19, 2006

BOSTON — Berklee College of Music announces that Mark Primeaux of Meridian has earned placement on the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2005 academic year. To be eligible for this honor, a full-time student must achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or above; a part-time student must achieve a grade point average of 3.6 or above.

The Berklee curriculum focuses on practical career preparation for today’s music industry. Four-year degrees are offered in Performance, Jazz Composition, Music Production and Engineering, Film Scoring, Music Business/Management, Composition, Music Synthesis, Contemporary Writing and Production, Music Education, Songwriting, Music Therapy, and Professional Music.



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The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced that Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science student David K. Johnson of Collinsville have been selected for membership. The society recognizes the top scholars in the nation and invites only those students who have achieved superior academic excellence.

Johnson was selected to participate in the 2006 session (June 11-30) of the Mississippi Governor’s School. The Governor’s School is a residential honors program established in 1981 by Governor William F. Winter at Mississippi University for Women. The Governor’s School is designed to provide academic, creative, and leadership experiences for a limited number of rising high school juniors and seniors who have demonstrated exceptional ability and achievement in their studies and who show high intellectual, creative, and leadership potential.

David is the son of Peggy and Travis King of Collinsville and P.J. Johnson of Mobile, Ala. David has just completed the 11th grade at the Mississippi School of Math and Science where he was involved in Who’s Who Among American High School Students for two years and the National Honor Society.

His additional community activities include maintaining Martin Community Pool during the summer and helping in Vacation Bible School at Midway Baptist Church.

He plans to pursue a degree in research psychology.



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Amanda Gunnufsen of Jonesboro, Ark., a senior at Valley View High School, has accepted a Chancellor’s Scholarship to attend Arkansas State University in Jonesboro in the fall.

During high school, her achievements and activities included Rotary Interact, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Drama Club, and the National Honor Society.

She plans to major in communications. She is the daughter of Ken and Lisa Gunnufsen of Jonesboro and the granddaughter of Mary Bonner or Chunky.

ASU awards Chancellor’s Scholarships each year through a competitive process based on ACT/SAT scores and grade point average. They are available to Arkansas residents who have graduated from an Arkansas high school. The Chancellor’s Scholarship covers tuition and fees for up to 15 credit hours, a room, and a $500 per year stipend.