Highland area scholars, May 22 edition

Belleville News-Democrat

May 22, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.·1 min read

Columbia College

The following area student was named to the spring 2024 Dean’s List at Columbia College:

Jacob Markus of Marine

Lewis University

The following area student was honored for academic excellence on April 22 with the Brother David Delahanty, FSC Award at the Convocation Hall located on the Romeoville Campus of Lewis University:

Kristen Ess of Aviston

McKendree University

The following area students are 2024 graduates of McKendree University:

Erin Banks of Highland
Susan Bohnenstiehl of Marine
Rebecca Byrd of Saint Jacob
Elaina Cooksey of Highland
Kailey Daniel of Saint Jacob
Claire Diercks of Highland
Brady Feldmann of Highland
Griffin Frahm of Highland
Gabriel Gagen of Aviston
Bailey Grigg of Marine
Tayler Jung of Saint Jacob
Abbi Kampwerth of St. Rose
Trista Kinkel of Pocahontas
Colleen Kunz of New Baden
Tyler Mattmiller of Highland
Tarah Rottmann of Highland
Jill Tasker of New Baden
Cynthia Tolbert of Highland
Claire Tonnies of New Baden
Isaac Williams of Highland
Rachel Yaw of Saint Jacob

Southern New Hampshire University

The following area student was named to the winter 2024 Dean’s List at Southern New Hampshire University:

Kory Bellardino of Highland

University of Evansville

The following area student was named to the spring 2024 Dean’s List at the University of Evansville:

Kyle Billhartz of New Baden

University of Southern Indiana

The following area student was named to the spring 2024 Dean’s List at the University of Southern Indiana:

Joseph Cirrincione of Breese

York University

The following area student was named to the spring 2024 Dean’s List at York University:

Madalyn Dissett of Highland

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