Adam Martin graduates from Appalachian State

Adam Hayes Martin graduated from Appalachian State University Dec. 10 with a bachelor’s degree in political science.

At Appalachian, Martin was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society and Pi Gamma Mu honor society for social sciences.

He is a 2002 graduate of Salisbury High School and the son of Nan Martin of Salisbury and the late Don Martin.

UNC-Charlotte grad

Zachary James “Zack” Willett is a Dec. 16 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering.

A 2001 graduate of South Rowan High School, he is the son of Jim and Frieda Willett of China Grove.

He is employed by Summit Engineering in Charlotte.

Lee University grad

Lisa Marie Holder is a Dec. 16 graduate of Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn. She received a bachelor of science degree in telecommunications.

A graduate of South Rowan High School, she is the daughter of Harold and Frances Holder of Salisbury.

She will be working in television productions.

Appalachian graduate

Jeremy Ryan Alderman is a Dec. 10 graduate of Appalachian State University in Boone. He received a master of arts degree in political science.

As a graduate student, Alderman worked as a graduate assistant and completed an internship with the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation. He is also a 2004 magna cum laude graduate of Appalachian with a bachelor of science degree in political science.

A 2000 honor graduate of East Rowan High School, he is the son of David and Rhonda Alderman. He is employed by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Department.

Methodist graduate

Jennifer Melissa Hartsell is a Dec. 16 graduate of Methodist College in Fayetteville. She received a master of medical science degree in physician assistant studies.

Hartsell is also a 2004 graduate of Appalachian State University, where she received a bachelor of science degree in biology.

A 2000 honor graduate of East Rowan High School, she is the daughter of Jim and Beverly Hartsell and Cheryl Hedgecock.

She will be practicing at Rowan Family Physicians.