O’Fallon area scholars, June 27 edition

Belleville News-Democrat

June 27, 2024 at 7:30 a.m.·1 min read

Carthage College

The following area student is a recent graduate of Carthage College:

Easton Gavin of O’Fallon

College of Charleston

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

Leanna Hartsock of O’Fallon

Kennesaw State University

The following area student was named to the spring 2024 President’s List at Kennesaw State University:

Dawn Cochran of Shiloh

Marquette University

The following area students are recent graduates of Marquette University:

Dustan Davidson of O’Fallon
Chris Toennies of O’Fallon

The following area students were named to the spring 2024 Dean’s List at Marquette University:

Kate Louer of O’Fallon
Chris Toennies of O’Fallon

University of Alabama

The following area student was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration at the University of Alabama:

Cody Bauer of O’Fallon

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

Emilia Higgins of O’Fallon

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

Brianna Berres of O’Fallon

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The following area students were named to the spring 2024 Dean’s List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln:

Katherine Ingebretsen of O’Fallon
Kenzie Kirk of O’Fallon

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