Crystal Lake Students Receiving Top Honors

Lewis University

Hailey Justes and Justin Jenkins, both of , were among those honored on the Lewis University Deans' List for fall semester 2011.

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.

Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 6,500 traditional and adult students.

Huntington University

John Krabbe of Crystal Lake was inducted into the local chapter of the Phi Alpha Honor Society at Huntington University during a special ceremony on Jan. 24.

The chapter was created this year to honor the top students in the social work program. Membership is based on GPA, number of credits and sophomore status.

Krabbe is a junior social work major at Huntington University.

Augustana College

Nearly 900 students have been named to the Dean's List at Augustana College for the 2011 fall 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.

From your area, students who have earned this honor include:

Carrie Keahl from Crystal Lake, a Sophomore majoring in Augie Ages Undecided.

Mary Militello from Crystal Lake, a First Year majoring in Augie Ages Undecided.

Robert Owens from Crystal Lake, a Sophomore majoring in Business Administration-Advising/Economics.

Jared Favaro from Crystal Lake, a Junior majoring in Business Administration-Marketing/Communication Studies.

Lauren Johnson from Crystal Lake, a Senior majoring in Biology.

Carly Juliano from Crystal Lake, a Junior majoring in Elementary Education.

Mary Schenkenfelder from Crystal Lake, a Sophomore majoring in Psychology.

Margaret Yuk from Crystal Lake, a Sophomore majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

About Augustana: Founded in 1860 and situated on a 115-acre campus near the Mississippi River, Augustana College is a private, liberal arts institution affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The college enrolls 2,500 students from diverse geographic, social, ethnic and religious backgrounds and offers nearly 90 majors and related areas of study. Augustana employs 287 faculty and has a student-faculty ratio of approximately 11:1. Augustana continues to do what it has always done: challenge and prepare students for lives of leadership and service in our complex, ever-changing world.

Bethel University

Jula Haugen, a senior at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minn., has been named to the Dean's List for academic excellence for the winter 2011 semester. Jula is the daughter of Boon and Cynthia Charoenying from Crystal Lake.

The Dean's List honors students who achieve an outstanding scholastic record during a semester with a grade point average of 3.6 or greater.

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,600 students from 48 states and 25 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minn., with additional seminary locations on both coasts, Bethel offers rigorous bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 relevant fields. For further information on Bethel University, go to www.bethel.edu.

University of Toledo

The following local residents were among more than 3,000 students from The University of Toledo who made the Fall 2011 Dean's List for their academic accomplishments:

Sondra Parys, a Communication major and resident of Crystal Lake.

Ashley Ross, a Multi-Age Education major and resident of Crystal Lake.

The Dean's List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who earn a 3.5 or above GPA for the semester.

The University of Toledo, established in 1872, is a diverse, student-centered public metropolitan research university. The University is home to more than 23,000 students across 14 colleges and three primary campuses. UT offers more than 230 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs and is the center of 15 Division 1-A Rocket athletic teams. For more information visit www.utoledo.edu.

Trevecca Nazarene University

Sarah Floress, a Sophomore Social Justice major, from Crystal Lake, was named to the Trevecca Nazarene University Fall 2011 Dean's List. This honor is given to students who have achieved a minimum 3.5 grade point average for the semester, and it recognizes the hard work and dedication of those students.

Trevecca Nazarene University (www.trevecca.edu), founded in 1901, is located in Nashville, Tenn. To its enrollment of 2400+, Trevecca offers the following: 85 baccalaureate and three associate degree majors; master's degrees in religion, education, management, physician assistant, library and information science, organizational leadership, and counseling; and doctorates in education and clinical counseling. Trevecca now offers a new degree-completion program in health information technology.