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Hallie Watson, of Drakes Branch, was among the 1,204 students who graduated from Shenandoah University during the 2021-22 academic year.

Watson earned a bachelor of music in music education.

Shenandoah had 236 August 2021 graduates, 332 December 2021 graduates and 636 May 2022 graduates. Shenandoah’s 2022 commencement ceremony took place on May 21 in the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events Center.

Shenandoah University was established in 1875, and is headquartered in Winchester, with additional educational sites in Clarke, Fairfax and Loudoun counties. Shenandoah is a private, nationally recognized university that blends professional career experiences with liberal education. With about 4,000 students in more than 200 areas of study in six different schools, Shenandoah promotes a close-knit community rich in creative energy and intellectual challenge.