FROM STAFF REPORTS

Richard Dyer received his associate’s degree in information technology multimedia from ITT Technical Institute Aug. 11 and was recognized as the salutatorian of his graduating class. Dyer also received the Perfect Attendance award and the Highest Honors and was recognized as a member of the Gama Beta Phi honor society. He is the son of Robert and Pam Dyer of Alabaster and the grandson of Mrs. James O. Stamps of Birmingham. He plans to continue his education in the fall at ITT Tech to complete his bachelor’s in digital entertainment and game design.