Residents graduatefrom ETSUEast Tennessee State University conferred some 1,500 degrees in two spring commencement ceremonies, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, on May 7.Local graduates include:• McMinnville: Megan L. Hobbs, bachelor of science; Aaron B. Thomas, bachelor of science• Morrison: Kayla L. Bess, bachelor of science; Casandra M. Rogers, bachelor of science in nursing.Newman honoredby academyShelby Lane Newman was named to the United States Achievement Academy as a student of excellence in academic honor roll. A ninth-grader at Warren County High School, Newman will be included in the United States Achievement Academy’s Official Yearbook published nationally. She was nominated by WCHS counselor Stacy Smith.