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University Mourns Death of Student

September 17, 2007

University Mourns Death of Student

VALDOSTA - Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø student Shannon Martin, sophomore, died Thursday, September 13, 2007. The student was admitted to South Georgia Medical Center on September 6, 2007 with rare complications from a suspected virus. A highly contagious bacterial infection, meningococcal meningitis, was ruled out. SGMC officials have confirmed that no new cases have been identified in Lowndes or surrounding counties.

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø students held a candlelight memorial for Shannon on Friday, September 14, 2007. More than 400 students and members of Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø community were present to pay tribute.

“The University community is saddened by the death of Shannon Martin and will continue to keep her family and friends in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time,” Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø President Ronald M. Zaccari said.

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