Merrill, Perez receive music honors
The Department of Music at the University of Montevallo recognized a number of outstanding students at recent Honors Day ceremonies.
Among the students honored were Emily Merrill and Brandon Perez, both of Decatur. They received Highest Honors, which are granted to those earning a GPA of 3.8 or better.
Merrill was also awarded the Freshman Leadership Scholarship, which is given to outstanding high school students displaying leadership qualities and academic excellence. Merrill also received the H. Forest and Jo Murphree Duncan Memorial Scholarship, which is presented to a graduating senior in the music department with a strong sense of commitment, responsibility and leadership.