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A4 • SOUTH KENTON RECORDER • AUGUST 15, 2013
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COLLEGE CORNER Premec makes dean’s list
Paige Premec of Crestview Hills was named to the dean’s list for spring 2013 at The Ohio State University. The dean’s list consists of students who earn 3.50 of above on 12 or more hours of course work. Premec just completed her junior year at Ohio State. She is majoring in health sciences and plans to become a physical therapist. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 2010.
Locals ready for college
Coastal Carolina University welcomes its class of 2017. More than 2,200 first-year students have enrolled in CCU for the Fall 2013 semester, including Alexis Ferrigno, of Fort Mitchell, and Bridget Fallis, of Covington.
Hamilton graduates
Kelia Hamilton, of Erlanger, recently received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Fontbonne University.
Rosh makes dean’s list
Allison Rosh, of Edgewood, was named to the dean’s list at Bowling Green State University for the spring semester. To be chosen for the dean’s list, undergraduate students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and carry no fewer than 12 letter-graded credit hours per semester.
Sparks shines at SCAD
Megan Sparks, of Ryland Heights, was named to the dean’s list at the Savannah College of Art and Design for the spring quarter. Full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or above for the quarter receive recognition on the dean’s list.
Local honored at Emory
Sarahmarie Specht-Bird, of Villa Hills, was named to the honor list of Oxford College, the two-year liberal arts division of Emory University located in Oxford, Ga., for the 2013 spring semester. Students must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher to be named to the honor list.
UD honors local students
The following students were named to the dean’s list at the University of Dayton for the spring semester. Crescent Springs: Katelyn Arnold, Elizabeth Morrison and Candice Otrembiak Edgewood: Alexa Arlinghaus, Eric Schneider and Michael Williams Fort Mitchell: Margaret Maloney Independence: Ian Dollenmayer Lakeside Park: Caroline Wise Park Hills: John Bayer and Margaret Weber Villa Hills: Stefanie Arlinghaus and Jordan Seitz To be eligible, a student must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.
Miniard on dean’s list
Olivia Miniard was on the dean’s list at Asbury University during the spring semester of her freshman year. She graduated from Beechwood High School in 2010. She is planning on majoring in journalism and also plays on the women’s soccer team at Asbury. She is the daughter of Jane Miniard and Jerry Miniard and lives in Fort Mitchell.
Ward Villa Hills: Micah McClendon Edgewood: Christy Culbreth, Sydney Lutsch and Chandler Clark Lakeside Park: Frances DeVita Independence: Kelly Rosen and Samantha Chenot Students making the dean’s list have a grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.79 on a 4.0 scale.
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Locals make Bellarmine dean’s list
Watkins on dean’s list
Margaret Lee Watkins, of Independence, recently was named to the Spring 2013 dean’s list at Union College. The dean’s list at Union is comprised of undergraduates who have completed at least 15 hours of graded work with a 3.33 grade-point average, no grades of incomplete for the semester and no grades of C or below for the semester. Watkins was one of 89 students who made the dean’s list at Union for the spring 2013 semester.
Locals make Evansville dean’s list
The following local students were named to the University of Evansville dean’s list for the spring 2013 semester: Melissa Thurman, of Fort Mitchell, majoring in biology; Brooke Crail, of Independence, majoring in marketing; and Kristen Sholander, of Independence, majoring in pre-physical therapy.
Local pair honored by Gateway
Nancy Ritzenthaler, of Fort Mitchell, and Caitlin Shanor, of Erlanger, were among recipients of the annual Student Choice Awards at Gateway Community and Technical College. Ritzenthaler, an assistant professor in the nursing department, received the faculty award and was praised by students as “the most warm, supportive and caring instructor. She is always willing to help any student, and her office door is always open.” Shanor, a campus assistant, works the front desk at the college’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing at the Boone Campus, and, in a first for the Student Choice Award winners, also was a member of the class of 2013. Students who nominated her said, “Caitlin’s knowledge of the different departments makes her the person to turn to if you’re a new student at Gateway.”
Local graduates with honors
Kristin Lottman, of Villa Hills, recently graduated summa cum laude from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering and a minor in Spanish. She received the UAB Female Academic Award for having the highest grade-point average among senior studentathletes and has also been named the female student-athlete nominee from UAB for a Conference USA Post Graduate
Kim Mott of J.A. Caywood Elementary pins her school name on the map, along with Gov. Steve Beshear and Doug Eberhart, president of United Way of Kentucky. J.A. Caywood Elementary in Edgewood is one of 12 schools statewide receiving funding from Toyota for an early-learning program, the Toyota bornlearning Academy. THANKS TO DANIELLE WALLER
Scholarship.
Locals make academic honors list
The following local students have been named to the Campbellsville University dean’s academic honors list: Douglas James Handlon, a sophomore from Taylor Mill; Brett Evan Pierce, a junior from Edgewood; Tanesha Evon Gadlen, a junior from Independence. The academic honors list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the semester with a course load of at least 12 hours.
Locals graduate from Centre
Centre College celebrated its 190th commencement May 19. Rachel Brannen, of Fort Mitchell, received a B.S. degree in psychology. She did collaborative research in psychology with Dr. Jan Wertz, and was chosen Female Student Athlete of the Year. She is the daughter of James and Dianne Brannen of Fort Mitchell, and a graduate of Villa Madonna Academy. Raelynn Brown, of Covington, received a B.S. degree in psychology. She is the daughter of Valerie Brown of Covington and William Brown, and is a graduate of Holmes High School. Julia Fleming, of Crescent Springs, received a B.S. degree in behavioral neuroscience and graduated magna cum laude. She was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society for Overall Achievement, and did collaborative research in behavioral neuroscience with Dr. KatieAnn Skogsberg, and in psychology with Dr. Jan Wertz. She was also awarded the Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience Prize. She is the daughter of Don and Mary Kay Fleming of Crescent Springs, and is a graduate of Notre Dame Academy. Amy Hebbeler, of Fort Wright, received B.A. degrees in history and international studies and graduated cum laude. She was inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership
Honor Society. She is the daughter of Gary and Taffy Hebbeler of Fort Wright, and is a graduate of Notre Dame Academy. Nick Hiller, of Independence, received a B.S. degree in financial economics. He was named to the SCAC StudentAthlete Academic Honor Roll for baseball, and studied abroad in Hawaii. He is the son of Gene and Rae Jean Hiller of Independence, and is a graduate of Scott High School. Ally Landen, of Edgewood, received a B.A. degree in dramatic arts and graduated cum laude. She is the daughter of Jeff and Penny Landen of Edgewood, and is a graduate of Villa Madonna Academy. DiTommaso earns chemistry award Western Kentucky University student Katie Marie DiTommaso, of Fort Wright, was awarded the Outstanding Graduating Senior In Chemistry Award from the department of chemistry at the WKU Ogden College of Science and Engineering Student Awards Ceremony. DiTommaso majored in chemistry with a minor in biology at WKU. She also played on the school’s tennis team, was active in a variety of service areas and is seeking admission to a Doctoral of Physical Therapy program.
Pair graduates from Georgetown
The following students recently graduated from Georgetown College: Kari E. Steffen, of Latonia, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Lauren Alyssa Hiller, of Independence, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Locals on WKU dean’s list
Several local students were named to the Western Kentucky University dean’s list for the spring semester. Covington: Jordan Hill, William Storrs and Ashley Kern Park Hills: Lauren Wetenkamp Fort Mitchell: Tyler Perkins, Elisabeth Pilger and Autumn
The following local residents were named to the Bellarmine University dean’s list for the spring semester: Covington: Victoria Schwartz, Notre Dame Academy graduate, a junior majoring in exercise science; Taylor Rains, Scott High School graduate, a sophomore majoring in psychology; Cecelia Vogelpohl, Holy Cross High School graduate, a freshman majoring in middle grades education; Laura Zembrodt, Notre Dame Academy graduate, a sophomore majoring in undecided; Elizabeth Weber, Scott High School graduate, a senior majoring in English; MaryAnn Mullins, Simon Kenton High School graduate, a senior majoring in actuarial science. Crescent Springs: Judith Albanese, Notre Dame Academy graduate, a senior majoring in middle grades education; Katherine Ransdell, Villa Madonna Academy graduate, a junior majoring in nursing; Crestview Hills: Michael Helton, Covington Catholic High School graduate, a sophomore majoring in exercise science. Independence: Nathan McKinney, Dixie Heights High School graduate, a senior majoring in exercise science. Edgewood: Zachary Rightmire, Villa Madonna Academy graduate, a sophomore majoring in foreign languages and international studies; Jake Thelen, a sophomore majoring in business administration. Fort Mitchell: Kathleen Chal, Notre Dame Academy graduate, a senior majoring in foreign languages and international studies. Lakeside Park: Patrick Krumme, Covington Catholic High School graduate, a senior majoring in accounting; Matthew Jeffrey, a Covington Catholic High School graduate, a sophomore majoring in environmental science. Park Hills: Natalie Schulte, Villa Madonna Academy graduate, a freshman majoring in art. Villa Hills: Rachel Eyckmans, Dixie Heights High School graduate, a senior majoring in middle grades education; Angela Pugliano, Notre Dame Academy graduate, a sophomore majoring in communication; Megan Kanter, Villa Madonna Academy graduate, a freshman majoring in exercise science; Rachel Kanter, Villa Madonna Academy graduate, a freshman majoring in pre-nursing; Megan Kanter, Villa Madonna Academy graduate, a freshman majoring in exercise science.
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