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Eden Prairie Standout Students: Dean's Lists, College Grads and Honors

This compilation includes students from Eden Prairie High School and colleges in Minnesota and across the nation. See if a student you know has accomplished something lately.

• Nicholas Van Heest of Eden Prairie was named to the Spring 2013 Dean's List at Taylor University.

• Josh Littman, of Eden Prairie was named to Dean's List at the University of Minnesota, Morris.

• Claire Blackford of Eden Prairie, MN, has been named to Eckerd College's Dean's List for the Spring 2013 semester.

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• Hanorah Vanni of Eden Prairie, MN, graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor's degree in International Relations.

Lindsay Penzel of Eden Prairie has been named to the Dean's list at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the Spring 2013 semester.

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• Kristin Olson, the daughter of Gregory and Heather Olson, Eden Prairie, was awarded a bachelor of music degree magna cum laude in percussion performance June 9 from Lawrence University.

• Linnea Orne of Eden Prairie was named to the dean's list at Olivet Nazarene University during spring 2013 semester.

• Nicholas Van Heest was one of nearly 500 students who received degrees during Taylor University's Commencement exercises in May.

• Bonita Buckley of Eden Prairie received a Master of Divinity from the Candler School of Theology of Emory University in Atlanta.

• Kelsey Albertson, of Eden Prairie graduated from Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) at the end of Spring Semester 2013.

• Kimberly Hammer of Eden Prairie who earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at Michigan Tech.

• Samantha Joanne Wargolet of Eden Prairie was named to the Miami University president's list.

• Alexandra Zoe Kosmas was named to the St. Olaf College Dean's list for the Spring 2013 semester.

• Grace Herzog of Eden Prairie has earned placement on the Dean's List for the spring semester at Berklee College of Music.

Jennifer Leone, of Eden Prairie, graduated from Western Technical College in the Nursing Assistant program.

• Jacob Pullis of Eden Prairie, a member of the class of 2014 at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., has received Faculty Honors for the 2013 spring semester.

Molly Thomson, of Eden Prairie was one of 337 students named to Denison University's 2013 spring semester dean's list.

• Ashwin Kamath of Eden Prairie has earned a Master of Architecture from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

• Patrick Fenske of Eden Prairie graduated from The College of Saint Scholastica with a Bachelor of Arts in History.

Luther College Grads

Matthew Beniak of Eden Prairie, Minn., received the bachelor of arts degree in elementary education.

Daniel Erb of Eden Prairie, Minn., received the bachelor of arts degree in environmental studies.

John Knutson of Eden Prairie, Minn., received the bachelor of arts degree in psychology.

Taylor Van Clay of Eden Prairie, Minn., received the bachelor of arts degree in elementary education.

University of Wisconsin-Stout Chancellor's Award

Murphy Alexander of Eden Prairie, Minn., is majoring in industrial design.

Erica Alpers of Eden Prairie, Minn., is majoring in business administration.

McKenzie Barrett of Eden Prairie, Minn., is majoring in cross-media graphics management.

Leah Becker of Eden Prairie, Minn., is majoring in apparel design and development.

Zachary Dennis of Eden Prairie, Minn., is majoring in entertainment design.

Meg Floersch of Eden Prairie, Minn., is majoring in apparel design and development.

Jennifer Gherau of Eden Prairie, Minn., is majoring in dietetics.

Daniel Jay of Eden Prairie, Minn., is majoring in applied social science.

Samuel Wright of Eden Prairie, Minn., is majoring in art.

Crown College Grads

Laura Berman of Eden Prairie, MN, earned a degree in Nursing
Amy Sindelar of Eden Prairie, MN, earned a degree in Child & Family Ministry
Laura Thomas of Eden Prairie, MN, earned a degree in Youth/Social Ministry, Cum Laude (GPA of 3.5-3.69)

Marquette University Grads

Mahshad Moin of Eden Prairie, MN. Moin earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.

Jared Wimmer of Eden Prairie, MN. Wimmer earned a Bachelor of Science in Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Sarah Koller of Eden Prairie, MN. Koller earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations.

Kristina Kosch of Eden Prairie, MN. Kosch earned a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology.

University of Minnesota, Crookston Dean's List

Matson Gravelle from Eden Prairie, MN majoring in Golf and Turf Management

Amanda Madison Ocheltree from Crystal, MN majoring in Communication

Molly Sheehan from Eden Prairie, MN majoring in Communication

University of Kansas spring honor roll

Brittany Heaton, of Eden Prairie. Heaton is a junior studying psychology. She was named to the honor roll for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Andrea Kruse, of Eden Prairie. Kruse is a senior studying elementary education. She was named to the honor roll for the School of Education.

Jacie Vanderloo, of Eden Prairie. Vanderloo is a freshman studying in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She was named to the honor roll for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Miami University Dean's List

Madison Mae Bessinger of Eden Prairie

Katherine Jean Bootsma of Eden Prairie

Krista Marie Lindseth of Eden Prairie

Miami University Grads

Cole Evan Grodnick of Eden Prairie received a B.S. in Business degree.

Krista Marie Lindseth of Eden Prairie received a B.S. in Business degree.

David John Schatz of Eden Prairie received a B.S. in Business degree Magna Cum Laude.

Lawrence University Dean's List

Kristin Olson is the daughter of Gregory and Heather Olson, Eden Prairie. Olson is a 2009 graduate of Eden Prairie High School.

Josh Eidem is the son of Jeffrey and Kris Eidem, Eden Prairie. Eidem is a 2011 graduate of Eden Prairie High School.

Drake University Grads

Caitlin Hawkins of Eden Prairie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Teacher Education.

Dominic Johnson of Eden Prairie graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Advertising Account Management.

Morgan Woodrow of Eden Prairie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism in Public Relations.

Eric Hanson of Eden Prairie graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology.

Northwestern Dean's List

Brian Paulson, son of Kent & Lorie Paulson of Eden Prairie, awarded with Highest Honors. Paulson is pursuing a degree in Engineering Dual Degree at Northwestern.

Christine Stevens, daughter of Mark & Rae Stevens of Eden Prairie, awarded with Honors. Stevens is pursuing a degree in Comm Arts/Literature Education at Northwestern.


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