BRANDON O'NEILL The United States Achievement Academy announced recently that Brandon O'Neill of Lincolnton, has been recognized for academic achievement as a United States National Honor Student Award winner.

Brandon, who attends Lincoln County Middle School will appear in the United States Achievement Academy's Official Yearbook which is published nationally.

"Recognizing and supporting our youth is more important than ever before in America's history. Certainly, United States Achievement Academy winners should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement," said Dr. George Stevens, Founder of the United States Achievement Academy.

The USAA National Honor Students Awards provide honor students with many benefits and services and is a great tribute to a student's dedication, talent, and ability.

Brandon is the son of Bob and Carol O'Neill of Lincolnton and is the grandson of Bernie and Frances O'Neill of Lincolnton and the late Bob and Jeanne Bourne of Sylvania, Ga.