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Monday, April 22, 2013

Augustana College Names Dean's List

Local students earn top honors for the 2012-2013 winter term.

The following area students were named to the Dean's list at Augustana College in Rock Island for the 2012-13 winter term. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term. Jessica Allen from Grayslake, a junior majoring in English and language arts education. Lauren Baker from Grayslake, a sophomore majoring in communication sciences and disorders. Michael Dimock from Wildwood, a freshman majoring in liberal studies. Thomas Knowles from Lindenhurst, a senior majoring in instrumental music education. Xavier L-Bataille from Grayslake, a senior majoring in business adminstration-management information systems and accounting. Lauren …

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Grayslake Resident Fosters Dogs at Augustana

Take a look at some Grayslake residents' accomplishments, including Neil Orgon being recognized for his outstanding grades and Samantha Wong being named to the Dean's List.

Novak Fosters Dogs at Augustana College On many college campuses you don't typically see dogs attending class with their handlers, but at Augustana College, in Rock Island, it has become a fairly common sight and a source of pride. Viking Pups is a service, facility and therapy dog training club at Augustana. The one-year-old club fosters, socializes and trains dogs on campus in partnership with the Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network Inc. (QC CAN). The Viking Pups program is designed to take dogs from puppyhood to placement as a service dog. With a professor's approval, a dog can go to classes with a student, and dogs are commonly seen in the library, dining halls and at sporting events. Viking Pups has been successful in recruiting …

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Grayslake Residents Named to University Dean's Lists

Congrats, students!

Several Local Students Named to UW-Whitewater Dean's List The following students have been named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean's List for the fall semester of 2012. These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester. "We are very proud of all our students on the Dean's List," said Beverly Kopper, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. "The Dean's List signifies academic excellence on our campus, and we pride ourselves on attracting those types of highly motivated students."   Mensch, Stephens Named to Bethel University Dean's List The following students have been named to the Dean's List for academic excellence for the fall 2012 …

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Grayslake Residents Recognized for Accomplishments

Congratulations, Brianne Ratkovich, Meaghan Daly and Megan Webster!

Brianne Ratkovich, a Business Administration major from Grayslake, graduated in the Dec. 15, 2012 commencement ceremony held at University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Williams Fieldhouse. This December graduation was the largest fall graduation in UW-Platteville's history with 602 graduate and undergraduate students participating in the ceremonies. Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN, named Meaghan Daly to the Dean's List for the fall 2012 semester. Meaghan is the daughter of Michael and Mary Daly of Grayslake. To earn academic honors at Saint Mary's, a student must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, have at least 12 graded credit hours, no incompletes, and no grades lower than a C. Aurora University …

Monday, February 11, 2013

Grayslake Residents Named to Dean's, Honor Lists

Congratulations, Amber Cook, John Quinn Kolanko, Claire Geoffroy, Kirby McMahon and Anthony Lee Tedeschi.

Cook, Kolanko Named to Dean's List at Lewis University. The following Grayslake students were among those honored on the Lewis University Dean's List for fall semester 2012. To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit with a grade point average of 3.25 out of a possible 4.0. Geoffroy, McMahon Named to Mount Mary College Dean's List The following residents were named to the Mount Mary College Fall 2012 Dean's List: The Dean's List honors full-time students who have earned a 3.6 GPA or better while taking 12 or more credits during the recent semester. Part-time students are eligible for the Dean's List when they have earned a 3.6 GPA or better while completing at least 8 credits. "The …

Friday, February 1, 2013

Grayslake Residents Named to Dean's Lists

Congratulations, students!

Jay Named to Dean's List at Allen College The administration and faculty of Allen College are pleased to congratulate students named to the Allen College Dean’s List at the completion of the fall semester of the 2012-2013 academic year. Jamie Jay of Grayslake was named to the list. Bachelor’s and Associate’s students named to the Allen College Dean’s List in the health sciences programs must complete at least 8 semester hours and achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Bachelor’s students named to the Allen College Dean’s List in the nursing programs must complete at least 12 semester hours and achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Allen College is Iowa’s second-largest college of nursing. In addition to nursing, Allen …

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Bryson, Wickenkamp Named to Dean's List

Local students make top honors at their college.

The University of St. Francis has named Lauren Bryson of Grayslake to its dean's honor list for the Fall 2012 semester. Students who have attained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher at the end of the semester in which he or she has taken at least 12 credit hours are named to the dean's honor list. The University of St. Francis in Joliet serves more than 3,600 students nationwide with 60 areas of undergraduate study, 14 graduate programs and four degree-completion programs. Natalie Wickenkamp of Grayslake has been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2012 semester at Berry College. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better. Berry College is located near Rome, Ga. and consists of more than …

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Lawrence University Names Dean's List

Two local students earn top honors for the 2011-2012 school year.

The following area students have been named to the Dean's list at Lawrence University for the 2011-12 academic year: Cassidy Wilson, the daughter of Brian Wilson, Wildwood, and Teresa Wilson, Grayslake; and Kelsey Steffens, the daughter of George and Julianne Steffens, Wildwood. Founded in 1847, Lawrence University uniquely integrates a college of liberal arts and sciences with a world-class conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. Ranked among America's best colleges by Forbes, it was selected for inclusion in the book "Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About College." Individualized learning, the development of multiple interests and community engagement are …

Monday, August 6, 2012

Majewski Makes Dean's List at Tufts University

The Grayslake resident is in the University's 2014 graduating class.

Tufts University recently announced the Dean's List for the Spring 2012 semester. Among these students is Katharine Majewski of Grayslake, class of 2014. Dean's List honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. Tufts University, located on three Massachusetts campuses in Boston, Medford/Somerville, and Grafton, and in Talloires, France, is recognized among the premier research universities in the United States. Tufts enjoys a global reputation for academic excellence and for the preparation of students as leaders in a wide range of professions. A growing number of innovative teaching and research initiatives span all Tufts campuses, and collaboration among the faculty and students in the …

Friday, June 22, 2012

Former Grayslake Students Named to Dean's List at Augustana College

Local students earned at 3.5 GPA or higher in the spring term at Augustana College.

A total of 831 students were named to the Dean's List at Augustana College for the 2012 spring term. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term. Grayslake students who achieved this honor include: Taylor Battaglia from Grayslake, a sophomore majoring in biology. Katlyn Deal from Grayslake, a senior majoring in Elementary education. Xavier L-Bataille from Grayslake, a junior majoring in business administration-advising and accounting. Lauren Novak from Grayslake, a senior majoring in biology. Lillian Pickens from Third Lake, a senior majoring in religion. Kaylin Schaibly from Grayslake, a junior majoring in communication sciences…

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