Windermere 06.26.14

Windermere students finish college

Stephanie Anne Rawlings, of Windermere, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality management from James Madison University in May. The school is in Harrisonburg, Va.

Austin Dier, a graduate of Olympia High School, recently graduated from Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. Dier majored in educational studies.

Windermere resident Gabino Dabdoub received a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and Windermere resident Mark Price received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering upon their recent graduation from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

A capella group to perform at St. Luke’s Church

The world famous Liberty Voices a cappella group will perform two free concerts at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13. The Liberty Voices have performed for five United States presidents, toured the country, and been featured on national television and in various parades. St. Luke’s invited the group to sing at its patriotic “Simply Invite” event as part of the church’s vision to ‘Speak Love Aloud’ and offer entry points for all. The group will sing Americana, folk and patriotic songs along with tracks from some of Disney’s animated films. Tickets are free but will be required. Reserve tickets at st.lukes.org/event/libertyvoices or call the church office at (407) 876-4991, Ext. 221, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. St. Luke’s is located at 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando.

Student earns gold medal

Katia Berger, daughter of Robert and Kathryn Berger of Windermere, earned a gold medal on the 2014 level one National German Exam. Berger was an eighth-grade student at Randolph-Macon Academy during the 2013-14 school year.

Randolph-Macon Academy was founded in 1892 and is a college-preparatory, coeducational boarding school for students in grades six through 12. Students in grades nine through 12 participate in R-MA’s 91st Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, and have the opportunity to learn to fly through a unique flight program. R-MA is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is located in Front Royal, VA.

Rotary member receives fellowship

The Rotary Club of Windermere presented club member Doug Trovillion with a Paul Harris Fellowship on June 10. Harris was the founder of Rotary and the Paul Harris Fellowship was set up in his honor to acknowledge people who give $1,000 or more to the Rotary Foundation. Club President Gary Atwill, left, and Rotary Foundation Chair Paula Abney helped Trovillion celebrate the ocassion.