Courtesy Steve Yingling, Western Nevada College
Nearly 100 students have earned academic recognition by making Western Nevada College’s 2024 Summer Dean’s List, including five who listed Fernley as their hometown.
"We are very pleased that these students have excelled in their courses during the summer session," said WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe. "They know what it takes to succeed in higher education, and their commitment and dedication to their studies will serve them well in the future."
To earn this achievement during the summer session, 99 students attained a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and completed six or more units of classes.
The Dean’s List included the following students:
Carson City
Cody Carter, Sandi Cazarez, Mason Cherpeski, Emma Cline, Madison Covey-Taylor, Ashley Crew, Jeffrey Deleon, Karina Rosario Duenas , Cristian Espinoza-Durand, Samuel Kendall, Justin McChesney, Jason Morris, Riley Navarro, Dakota Pacheco-Sexton, Allison Peterson, Amanda Poeltl, Joanna Ramirez, Daisy Ramirez Prieto, Wade Ricketts, Austin Rodgers, Briseyda Rubio, Gabriella Sarabia, Cierra Saulsgiver, Bhavneet Singh, Abigail Smith, Faith Vaguez, Mariela Viramontes, Alan Zamora
Dayton
Sierra Neal, Laureiann Rogers, Micaela Surgett, Richard Tidrick, Nolen Whaley, Trent Whitney, Elise Wilson
Fallon
Michelle Adams, Makenna Blunt, Nicolle Cassidy, Zach Hopkins, Felisha Jarschke, Isabella Kauffman, Kelti Koehler, Keith McKnight, Dani Tweedy, Cassandra Winegar
Fernley
Isabel Garibaldi-Suarez, Julia Nicholson, Julissa Ortega, Etelvina Rojas, William Weitzel
Gardnerville
Jenelle Frizzell, Osvaldo Gonzalez, Micaiah Maulis, Angela Mitchell, Sierra Pulver, Michael Robinson, Brittney Schell, Cooper Turnage
Genoa
Aurora Knowles
Minden
Destini Johnson, Gabriel Finley, Anthony Gregorich, Cody Lauritson, Hardy Leiknes, Ariel Lester, David Mendoza, Joel Potter, Carlie Smith, Shay Wilkes, Alexander Wright, Camryn Mclelland
Mound House
Traver McQueary
Reno
Brett Buck, Kate Clement, Letisha Cole, Jonathan Gerodias, Pahler Hoid, Kimberly Jansen, Tucker Knight, Jeremy Laine, Chelsea Loff, Nicole Norwich, Jennifer Olney, Rachael Smith, Erin St. Andry, Grace Woodruff
Silver City
Allison Rasmussen
Silver Springs
Laura Welch
Sparks
Bridget Mclean, Krystal Shoumake, Harley Soller-Cornilles
Tonopah
Catrina Herring
Washoe Valley
William Diaz
Wellington
Dennis Licon
Yerington
Sierra Brooks, Stephen Goerzen
Brown Deer, Wis.
Brian Brown
Phoenix, Ariz.
Valerie Leuchtmann
South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Eduardo Vasquez

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Comment author: PFB
Comment text: Why can't you guys find competent contractors.. For a large municipal facility like the indoor-outdoor Fernley Swimming Pool located at 300 Cottonwood Lane, a complete ground-up commercial build or major structural renovation typically spans 6 to 12 months or longer when factoring in large-scale engineering, public municipal permitting, specialized commercial HVAC/roofing, and health department inspections. The current renovation has been- The Fernley Swimming Pool has been closed for approximately six to seven months since late February 2026 for a major roof replacement and facility renovation. Now you sat October. Soooo 8 months for a new roof. The picture shows no other renovations.
Comment publication date: 9/17/26, 7:14 PM
Comment source: Electrical problem delays Fernley pool opening
Comment author: P
Comment text: Relative of the Mayor is to over see this site. Anyone who knows Fernley KNOWS this is more of the who you are related to and know business in this town. VOTE THEM ALL OUT AND THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPLANTS.
Comment publication date: 9/16/26, 10:31 PM
Comment source: Lift Station Failure Released Untreated Sewage
Comment author: Christopher Walsh
Comment text: Could you look into the strong recurring smell around Fernley? It smells like sewage and it can be bad enough that people don’t want to be outside or open their windows.
It would be helpful to get an investigative journalist help the Fernley residents get a clear answer from the City, NDEP, and any involved facilities.
I was really disappointed that the smell was not disclosed by my realtor when I moved here. I enjoy Fernley and am seeing the improvements that are being made.
With Appreciation
Comment publication date: 9/12/26, 2:49 PM
Comment source: Sewage spill near City of Fernley Municipal Well 9
Comment author: Alicia Euresti
Comment text: We are all so blessed to have Pastor Matt and Mrs. Regina in this town. They have become a major part of pur family and our children adore them. Thank you both for all you do for qll of us. We love you!!!!
Comment publication date: 9/6/26, 9:24 PM
Comment source: Fascinating Fernley: Meet Your Neighbors at Living Faith Food Pantry
Comment author: R Conley
Comment text: Is the deputy receiving any additional training or reinforcing prior training?
Comment publication date: 9/5/26, 10:08 AM
Comment source: Inmate escapes from Fernley substation
Comment author: Kayla Allen
Comment text: Suzie was a wonderful woman. I was pleased to call her my "godmother" as she helped me to become a better version of myself. I think about her a lot.
Comment publication date: 7/10/26, 8:31 PM
Comment source: Susanne Lynn Foster
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