Furner excels in studies at UMass

Holly Furner of Bainbridge Island is an academic standout at the University of Massachusetts.

Holly Furner of Bainbridge Island is an academic standout at the University of Massachusetts.

Furner, a freshman, was named to the dean’s list at the university for the fall semester and had a 3.92 grade point average.

She is the daughter of Susanne and Andy Furner.