Who's News for July 9, 2016

A Roachdale native is among the four Indiana State University graduates honored with the Alan C. Rankin Distinguished Senior Awards in recognition of their achievement in academics and extracurricular activities during their time at the university.

WENDY COX of Roachdale is a health sciences major with a concentration in health administration and minor in business administration. Cox will continue to her studies at Indiana State by pursuing a master's degree in genetic counseling.

"To me, Indiana State means family," Cox said. "I am blessed to have many wonderful branches in what I consider my 'Treefamily.' From my work-life to my student-life, my college journey has been made possible and is continuously enriched by the strength and support of my ISU family and friends."

As a student, Cox worked in the dean's office at University College. She was involved in events such as Take Back the Night, Black Women's Summit, Student Health Promotion, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes and Every Woman needs a Rock Conference. She was on the dean's list for seven semesters and has earned the Women of ISU Scholarship and Support Staff Scholarship.

The award, named for the university's seventh president who served from 1965 to 1975, recognizes outstanding seniors who have demonstrated dedicated membership and leadership in campus organizations and in the community. It is presented by the Indiana State University Alumni Association.

Recipients must also have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 and submitt an essay about how they have dedicated time to service on campus and in the community. Additionally, the students must have one letter of recommendation written by a faculty or staff member with whom they have worked closely.

JACOB RAYE RIGGEN of Fillmore has accepted membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

NSCS is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is the nation's only interdisciplinary honors organization for first-year and second-year college students.

Membership is by invitation only, based on grade point average and class standing.

Franklin College recently announced its president's list and dean's list for the spring 2016 semester.

Students named to the president's list have achieved academic distinction by earning a 4.0 grade point average. Two Putnam County students were named to the president's list.

NATHAN BRYAN, a senior, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bryan of Greencastle.

BRODY PERRINE, a junior, is the son of Charleen Zimmerman of Lebanon and Patrick Perrine of Roachdale.

Students named to the dean's list have achieved academic distinction by earning a 3.5 grade point average or above.

Four Putnam County students were named to the list.

GRANT BRYAN, a sophomore, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bryan of Greencastle.

KATHARINE HEDGE, a senior, is the daughter of Robert and Sherry Hedge of Greencastle.

ROBERT SMITH, a sophomore, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Smith of Roachdale.

CODY WARREN, a senior, is the son of Ron Warren and Tricia Warren, both of Reelsville.

Three Putnam County residents were among the nearly 1,400 University of Indianapolis students who graduated in May.

KAILEIGH DUELL of Greencastle earned a Bachelor of Arts.

KYLE DUNBAR of Greencastle graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.

KATELYNN FULKERSON from Cloverdale earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing.

Additionally, eight local students were named to the dean's list or honor roll at University of Indianapolis during the spring semester.

Dean's List students have completed at least 12 credit hours and earned a grade point average of 3.7 or higher. Students named to the honor roll have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours during a regular semester and earned a grade point average of at least 3.4 but less than 3.7.

Local dean's list students include BRAYDEN MONTGOMBERY of Bainbridge, KYNDALL NORRIS of Coatesville and JOSEPH FIELDS and ASHLYN YORK of Greencastle.

Students on the honor roll include HALEY BENNETT and JASON FRANCHVILLE of Coatesville, MEGAN TURNER of Greencastle and SHELBY JOHNSON of Reelsville.

Ivy Tech Community College Central Indiana recently named 2,635 students to the dean's list for the spring 2016 semester.

The dean's list recognizes any degree-seeking student who has earned 12 or more credit hours during his/her studies at Ivy Tech, is enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours during the term, and earns a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Students from the Greencastle campus include TABITHA WILSON, JEFFREY BARNETT, SHAWN JACKSON, BROOKLYN KOCHVAR, HEATHER SELL, LEAH FOWLER, JENNIFER MOORE, TRACIE BROWN, BRANDY RENIHAN, MISTY DAVIS, ASHLEY FLETCHER, TARA WOLF, MADISON SPEIER, KATIE DOUGLAS, ABE ANGLIN, NOAH EHMEN, TARA VANWANZEELE, SIERRA HERALD, BENTON SPECK and CRISTINA SHAW.

Five Putnam County residents graduated from Ball State University in the spring semester.

The graduates include KATINA WETTER of Cloverdale with a Master of Arts in education, ANDREW JANIK of Coatesville with a Master of Business Administration, ELLEN WILBORN of Bainbridge cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts, ANDREW KELLY of Greencastle with a Bachelor of Science and CARA STANLEY of Fillmore cum laude with a bachelor of science.

Additionally, eight local students were named to the Ball State dean's list: SAMANTHA FLANNELLY and ALAN SKILLERN of Coatesville; RACHAEL LUBINSKI, ERIC MACE, REBECCA SAMPSON and JESSICA TUCKER of Fillmore; and ELLEN WILBORN.