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elcome to the "Turnage Family Tribune" School News section. The Tribune is the official family newsletter of our Turnage family, founded in 1979. This section includes news of our kinfolk in school and college.When you hear about a Turnage relative graduating from school or college; a student who has earned high school honors, made the A list or dean's list; has been elected to a school club leadership roll; has won a scholarship; or who is participating in school sports -- please let us know so we can write about it in the family newsletter.
HATTIESBURG, Miss.--Matthew Arnold Turnage of Columbia was named to the President's List and Robert Andy Turnage of Hattiesburg was named to the Dean's List for the 1997 spring semester at the University of Southern Mississippi here. The President's List honors students who earn a perfect 4.0 grade point average in all classes, or all A's; the Dean's List includes students who earn at least a 3.25 grade point average. Matthew is the son of Jackie Arnold and Sheila Turnage of Columbia.
Mathew was among 277 students at USM who were honored for their academic achievements at the university's annual Awards Day held here in March, 1998. Mathew is a senior majoring in accounting. He is a George R. Olliphant Scholar and member of the Honors College. Mathew has consistently been named to President's List and Dean's List for his high grades. Mathew, 21, has a sister, Terri, who is a freshman at USM.
COLUMBIA, Miss.--Aaron Turnage, a sixth grader at West Marion Elementary School, was named to the Principal's List for the second nine weeks period.
Sally Graduates With Honors From Oklahoma State
NORMAN, Ok.-- Sally Rebecca Weinand of Norman graduated with honors from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Ok. in May, 1997. She earned degrees in structural engineering and architecture. Sally was born in Enid, Ok., 23 Feb., 1972, daughter of Syerina Gail Roberts. She is a descendant of Harrison Turnage and Rebecca Seek of Ray County, Mo. Congratulations, Sally!
David Graduates From Oklahoma City University
NORMAN, Ok.-- David Johnson Weinand graduated with a masters degree in business administration from Oklahoma City University in December, 1997. David was born in Stillwater, Ok. 20 Feb., 1965. He is the son of Syerina Gail Roberts and a descendant of Harrison Turnage and Rebecca Seek of Ray County, Mo. David is married to Stacey Ingle and they have a son and daughter. Good luck, David!
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--Jeffrey Clay ("Jeff") Billingsley graduated with honors from North Florida Christian School here in May. Jeff was among the top ten students in academic achievement. Jeff is the son of Jean Turnage and her husband Richard H. Billingsley of Tallahassee. He is a grandson of the late Gordon Turnage and Mamie Johnson of Seminole and Decatur Counties, Ga. and a descendant of Kinchen Turnage of Greene and Duplin Counties, NC. Congratulations Jeff!
TAMPA, Fla.-- L. Charles Drew Finkler graduated from Eckerd College of Tampa in baccalaureate ceremonies held at the Ben H. Griffin Chapel here 16 May. Drew is the son of Iris Wilcox and her husband Warren Finkler of Monument, Colorado. He is the grandson of Eunice Turnage of Quincy, Fla. and the late Bly W. Wilcox of Havana, Fl. He is a great grandson of Gordon Turnage and Mamie Johnson. Congratulations, Drew and good luck.
GREENVILLE, NC--Cherry Michelle (Michelle) Turnage graduated here ranked second in academic achievement among her classmates at North Pitt High School. Michelle earned the honors by gaining the second highest grades over a four year period in a large class of students.
Michelle is the youngest child of James Woodrow ("Buddy") Turnage and his wife Cherry Sutton of Greenville. She is the granddaughter of Jesse Woodrow Turnage and Letha Myrtle Eakes; great granddaughter of Heber Franklin Turnage and Effie Rouse.
Michelle plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this fall. Congratulations and good luck, Michelle!
CHATTAHOOCHEE, Fla.--David Turnage Jr. has been named as a recipient of a "Guy Race Scholarship" for his academic achievements.
David is a recent graduate of Chattahoochee High School. He was also dually enrolled at the same time in Tallahassee Community College in Tallahassee. His scholarship will be used to pay part of his tuition at TCC. The scholarship was established to honor Guy Race, a long-time Gadsden County teacher who also served as an assistant Attorney General of Florida.
David is the son of David Russell Turnage. He is a grandson of the late Max Russell Turnage and Margie Pfaender; a great grandson of Alvah M. Turnage and Gladys Pugh; great great grandson of Daniel B. Turnage and Priscilla E. Nichols; ggg grandson of Emanuel Turnage and Nancy R. Tyson. Good luck, David!
COLUMBUS, Ga.-- Billie Leigh Parrish graduated from Jordan High School here 3 June in ceremonies held at the Columbus Civic Center. Billie is the granddaughter of the late Norma Turnage and her husband, Ralph Parrish. Billie is the daughter of Donnie Ray and Lisa Smith Parrish of Columbus. She is a great granddaughter of Gordon W. Turnage, a native of Seminole County, Ga. and his wife, Mamie Johnson, native of Decatur County, Ga. Her father is a native of Bainbridge, Ga.
Billie and her Jordan High class of the year 2000 held their graduation exercises in the new Columbus Civic Center arena attended by a huge crowd.
Billie will attend Auburn University this fall where she plans to major in veterinary medicine. She hopes to become a veterinarian.
Billie Leigh Parrish
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