Colleges across the country are recognizing students from West Potomac High School for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from West Potomac High School, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
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Colgate Honors First-Year Students
The following students from the Colgate University Class of 2016 have been inducted into the Colgate chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, the national scholastic honorary society that recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of first-year students.
The approximately 167 students who received the prestigious distinction for having earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the 2011-2012 academic year were honored at a fall banquet.
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2013 Nov 27
Marching Royal Dukes represent JMU in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The James Madison University marching band, the Marching Royal Dukes, will be marching in the 87th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, their third appearance in the holiday classic. The band is the largest in the parade and one of only two college bands invited to perform.
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2013 Nov 12
2013 Marching Royal Dukes Announced
James Madison University's nationally recognized marching band, the Marching Royal Dukes, begin their season with 485 members, the largest in their history. On tap for this season are performances at Montpelier, the estate of James Madison, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
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2013 Oct 2
James Madison University welcomes the class of 2017
James Madison University is excited to welcome the class of 2017 to campus this month. The incoming freshman class represents an accomplished, diverse group of individuals who hail from 29 states, the District of Columbia and 30 countries around the world.
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2013 Aug 7
Colgate Honors Dean's list Students
The following students from Colgate University were recipients of the Dean's Award for academic excellence during the 2013 spring term at Colgate University.
To be eligible for the Dean's Award, a Colgate student must achieve a minumum 3.30 average while enrolled in at least four courses.
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2013 Jul 22
Colgate Honors Dean's list Students
The following students from Colgate University were recipients of the Dean's Award for academic excellence during the 2013 spring term at Colgate University.
To be eligible for the Dean's Award, a Colgate student must achieve a minumum 3.30 average while enrolled in at least four courses.
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2013 Jul 10
2013 Spring Dean's List
The following students made the dean's list at James Madison University for the spring 2013 semester.
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2013 Jun 12
Spring 2013 Graduation
The following students graduated with honors from James Madison University during the May 4, 2013 commencement exercises:
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2013 Jun 12
Spring 2013 Honors Graduates
The following students graduated with honors from James Madison University during the May 4, 2013 commencement exercises:
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2013 Jun 11
JMU Students Receive Semester Dean's List Honors
The following James Madison University students have been named to the dean's list for the fall 2012 semester:
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2013 Jan 30
Colgate Honors Dean's list Students
The following students from Colgate University were recipients of the Dean's Award for academic excellence during the 2012 fall term at Colgate University.
To be eligible for the Dean's Award, a Colgate student must achieve a minumum 3.30 average while enrolled in at least four courses.
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2013 Jan 29
Colgate Honors Dean's list Students
The following students from Colgate University were recipients of the Dean's Award for academic excellence during the 2012 fall term at Colgate University.
To be eligible for the Dean's Award, a Colgate student must achieve a minumum 3.30 average while enrolled in at least four courses.
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2013 Jan 28
Local college students headed to New Orleans for the Super Bowl
Baltimore Ravens linebacker D.J. Bryant won’t be the only JMU Duke in New Orleans next week for Super Bowl XLVII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens. 11 students from James Madison University's School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management will be in New Orleans next week serving as volunteers for events leading up to the big game.
The JMU students will be working four events during the days leading up to Super Bowl XLVII:
NFL Experience: Assist with interactive stations such as autograph stage, punt/pass/kick events, youth clinics, NFL memorabilia display and Super Bowl trophy exhibit.
Super Bowl Boulevard: Welcome tourists into the city and assist them in any way possible, communicating game, event, transportation and hospitality information.
Celebrity Beach Bowl: Assist with a flag football game among NFL greats and Hollywood’s brightest stars.
NFL Tailgate: Assist guests during official tailgate party of the NFL, which includes current and former NFL players, VIPs and football fans.
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2013 Jan 24
Local graduates enroll at Colgate University
Colgate University is pleased to welcome the following local students to Colgate University as members of the Class of 2016:
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2012 Oct 2
Area residents enroll at James Madison University
The following area residents have enrolled at James Madison University for the fall 2012 semester.
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2012 Aug 8
Colgate Honors Dean's list Students
The following students from Colgate University are recipients of the Dean's Award for academic excellence during the 2011 fall term at Colgate University.
To be eligible for the Dean's Award, a Colgate student must achieve a 3.30 or higher average while enrolled in four courses.
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2012 Feb 3