ACADEMIC ALL-STARS

Summa cum laude grad

Christie McGee graduated summa cum laude with honors from Ohio State University, earning bachelor's degrees in biochemistry and Spanish. This fall, she will attend graduate school in the Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at the University of California at San Diego and San Diego State University. She is the daughter of Cecilia and Jeff McGee of Milford.

Roedel wins scholarship

The Best Buy Children's Foundation has awarded a $2,500 scholarship to Karla Roedel of Bridgetown on the basis of her volunteerism in the community, excellence in academics and participation in extracurricular activities.

The graduate of Oak Hills High School plans to study physical therapy at the University of Cincinnati.

Benthien on dean's list

Freshman English/education major Kyla Benthien was named to the spring semester dean's list at Northern Kentucky University. The Goshen High School graduate is the daughter of Judy and John Benthien of Pleasant Plain.

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OUR KIDS

Boy, 5, hits hole in one

When Jeff and Deidre Brickner of White Oak need a toy for their son, Aaron, they should head for a golf shop.

Playing with his dad at the Delhi Par 3 course recently, Aaron shot a hole in one on the sixth hole.

Not bad for a 5-year-old - in his first time ever playing on a golf course.

"We had been to the putting green and driving range before," said his father. "But this was the first time he had actually played."

Jeff Brickner, himself a 6-handicapper, said his son shot a 69 on the 9-hole course, so there's plenty of work ahead.

Still, it's clear that Aaron, a pupil at St. Ignatius School, has picked up some of his dad's talent.

"He is a huge sports fan and can tell you all of the Reds on the current team. He was the only kid in his class when asked of their favorite program who said (ESPN) Sportscenter," Jeff Brickner said.