2008 VSCPA Award of Achievement Recipients

The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) has announced the winners of its 2008 Award of Achievement for academic excellence in accounting studies. Each year, the VSCPA recognizes top graduating accounting seniors from Virginia high schools, community colleges and 4-year universities statewide.

The students are selected by accounting faculty at their respective schools. Only one award is issued per school each year, making it a significant honor to be the single student selected for recognition amongst their peers.

This year, 92 students, representing high schools, colleges and universities across the Commonwealth, were given this prestigious award. The 2008 VSCPA Award of Achievement winners are as follows:

College and University

• Kelly A. Rainey, Randolph-Macon College in Ashland
• Kristie R. Lawson, Mountain Empire Community College in Big Stone Gap
• Bryant W. Demere, Virginia Tech in Blacksburg
• Marvin Collins, Bluefield College in Bluefield
• Jenna A. Cumberland, Bridgewater College in Bridgewater
• Landy Johnson, University of Virginia in Charlottesville
• Justine Waite, Averett University  in Danville
• Nancy Johnson, New River Community College in Dublin
• Heather Stinson, Emory & Henry College in Emory
• Amanda L. Burns, George Mason University in Fairfax
• Rebecca E. Duncan, Longwood University in Farmville
• Rusty L. McPeak, Ferrum College in Ferrum
• Amanda R. Macdonald, University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg
• Jeffrey M. Begonia, Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton
• Shayna Thompson, Hampton University in Hampton
• Monte Glanzer, Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg
• Daniel S. Robertson, James Madison University in Harrisonburg
• Devona N. Woodley, St. Paul's College in Lawrenceville
• Sarah Johnson, Washington and Lee University in Lexington 
• Brittany Martin, Liberty University in Lynchburg
• Andrew D. Throckmorton, Lynchburg College in Lynchburg
• Christine Morgan, Christopher Newport University in Newport News
• Brandon Baker, Virginia Wesleyan College in Norfolk
• Nan Zhang, Old Dominion University in Norfolk
• Shareema D. Williams, Virginia State University in Petersburg
• Annemijn Van Der Bijl, Radford University in Radford
• Victoria Alika, Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond
• Caroline C. Andersen, University of Richmond in Richmond
• Angela Link, Virginia Union University in Richmond
• Justin Smith, Roanoke College in Salem
• Sheila A. Fair, Mary Baldwin College in Staunton
• Julia Dring, George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
• Elizabeth Hershman, American University in Washington, D.C.
• Donald Holzinger, College of William & Mary in Williamsburg
• Marina C. Rajaratnam, Shenandoah University in Winchester
• Kaylee Hutchinson, University of Virginia's College at Wise in Wise

High School

• Jon Bautista, Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria
• Edwin Rivera, Mount Vernon High School in Alexandria
• Daniel L. Coates, John S. Battle High School in Bristol
• Briana Morris, Virginia High School in Bristol
• Dimetris Braxton, Buckingham Vocational Center in Buckingham
• Anna Choi, Westfield High School in Chantilly
• Lauren Graf, Hickory High School in Chesapeake
• Lee Ann Chamberlin, Matoaca High School in Chesterfield
• Rishi Luthar, Colonial Heights High School in Colonial Heights
• Tempestt Roher, George Washington High School in Danville
• Da'Vaughn LaMarr Upshur-Campbell, Northampton High School in Eastville
• Ashley D. Wells, Eastern Montgomery High School in Elliston
• John Lamphere, Goochland High School in Goochland
• Kiah Allen, Phoebus High School in Hampton
• Shaneka Brown, Northumberland High School in Heathsville
• Nicholas Michaely, Herndon High School in Herndon
• Khristie A. Concepcion, Hopewell High School in Hopewell
• Amanda M. Gardner, King William High School in King William
• James C. Machlan, Loudoun County High School in Leesburg
• Sarah Ford, Madison County High School in Madison
• Allan S. Manishin, Langley High School in McLean
• Kaitlin Longest, Hanover High School in Mechanicsville
• Jerel Barner, Manchester High School in Midlothian
• Kelsey Fisher, Cosby High School in Midlothian
• Danny Huynh, James River High School in Midlothian
• Brittney Gregerson, Menchville High School in Newport News
• Allison L. Corish, Brentsville District High School in Nokesville
• Lynsey M. Clyburn, Granby High School in Norfolk
• Adrienne Randle, Maury High School in Norfolk
• Miriam R. Isaac, Powhatan High School in Powhatan
• Dennis Chia, South Lakes High School in Reston
• Danyelle G. Crutchfield, Huguenot High School in Richmond
• Yessica Romero, Douglas S. Freeman High School in Richmond
• Vannary Suon, Hermitage High School in Richmond
• Waltia T. Thompson, Meadowbrook High School in Richmond
• Thema Patterson, Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond
• John Puckett, Franklin County High School in Rocky Mount
• Rachel Nichols, Salem High School in Salem
• Candice R. Owens, Middlesex High School in Saluda
• Brent Raines, Courtland High School in Spotsylvania
• Frederick D'Silva, Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield
• Caroline Green, North Stafford High School in Stafford
• Ryan Wilson, Mountain View High School in Stafford
• Han Nguyen, Park View High School in Sterling
• Daniel Pitsenbarger, Buffalo Gap High School in Swoope
• Brittani Roberts, Central Senior High School in Victoria
• Alan Ledford, Madison High School in Vienna
• Sarah M. Parsons, Oakton High School in Vienna
• Samantha L. Keating, Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School in Virginia Beach
• Johnathan Knoke, Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach
• Alex Wilhelm, Green Run High School in Virginia Beach
• Noel A. Cline, West Point High School in West Point
• Liliana Cortes, Millbrook High School in Winchester
• Patrick J. Carr, Woodbridge Senior High School in Woodbridge
• DeAnna Pruitte, Gar-Field Senior High School in Woodbridge
• Kandace Valentine, Forest Park High School in Woodbridge

The VSCPA is proud to honor Award of Achievement recipients for the dedication and promise they bring to the CPA profession. In addition, the VSCPA salutes the high schools, community colleges and 4-year universities across the state that participate in this special program and other educational initiatives of the VSCPA.

Visit the VSCPA’s student and educator Web site at www.CPAStudentZone.com for more information on the Award of Achievement program as well as additional educational resources.

The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) is the leading professional association in the Commonwealth dedicated to enhancing the success of all CPAs. Founded in 1909, the VSCPA has more than 8,300 members who work in public accounting, industry, government and education. For more information, please visit the Press Room on the VSCPA Web site at www.vscpa.com, e-mail vscpa@vscpa.com or call (800) 733-8272. To search for a CPA in your geographic region, visit www.FinancialFitness.org and click on “Find a CPA.”