President's Cups Awarded at Honors Convocation
ALMA, Mich. — Twenty-six Alma College students were awarded the President's Cup during Honors Convocation on April 1 by Dr. Saundra J. Tracy, Alma's president. The students — 20 freshmen, two sophomores and four juniors — earned the honor by achieving the highest academic standing in their respective classes at Alma.
The tradition of the President's Cup was started in 1968 by Alma's ninth President, Robert D. Swanson. Students earning the honor receive a certificate acknowledging their achievement and have their name inscribed on the appropriate class (freshman, sophomore or junior) President's Cup trophy. The trophies are kept on permanent display in the Reid-Knox Administration Building on campus, where, said Dr. Tracy, "they are a constant reminder of their achievements. "
Alma College, a four-year, liberal arts and sciences college in the middle of Michigan's lower peninsula, is known for its strong academic programs emphasizing a global perspective. Students actively engage in learning through original research projects, often addressing community issues. Founded in 1886 by the Presbyterian Church, Alma is regarded as one of the top liberal arts college in the country.
Students are listed alphabetically by hometown below:
Freshman Andrew Grant of Allen Park, a 2009 graduate of Allen Park High School, is the son of Kevin and Alise Grant of Allen Park.
Freshman Jennifer Campfield of Alto, a 2009 graduate of Caledonia High School, is the daughter of Arthur and Christine Campfield of Alto.
Freshman Kelsey Allen of Bay City, a 2009 graduate of John Glenn High School, is the son of Timothy and Lisa Allen of Bay City.
Freshman Alexandra Gasiorowski of Birmingham, a 2009 graduate of Seaholm High School, is the daughter of Ellen Gasiorowski of Birmingham.
Freshman Rachel Bowker of Essexville, a 2009 graduate of Garber High School, is the daughter of Mark and Julie Bowker of Essexville.
Freshman Ella Blowers of Farmington Hills, a 2009 graduate of North Farmington High School, is the daughter of R. Jeffrey and Mary Blowers of Farmington Hills.
Junior Margo Brines of Farwell, a 2008 graduate of Clare High School, is the daughter of Dirk and Mary Ellen Brines of Farwell.
Freshman Alice Richard of Gladwin, a 2009 graduate of Gladwin High School, is the daughter of Andrew and Ruth Richard of Gladwin.
Freshman Rachel Giza of Goodrich, a 2009 graduate of Goodrich High School, is the daughter of Robert and Linda Giza of Goodrich.
Freshman Andrea Bouwhuis of Grand Rapids, a 2009 graduate of Forest Hills Northern High School, is the daughter of Gerald and Lisa Bouwhuis of Grand Rapids.
Junior Ryan Spitler of Grand Rapids, a 2007 graduate of Northview High School, is the son of Grant and Suzanne Spitler of Grand Rapids.
Freshman Riley Van Ess of Holland, a 2009 graduate of West Ottawa High School, is the son of Rick and Sally Van Ess of Holland.
Sophomore Dana Wygmans of Kentwood, a 2008 graduate of East Kentwood High School, is the daughter of Michael and Susan Wygmans of Kentwood.
Sophomore Brittany Dixon of Lake Orion, a 2008 graduate of Lake Orion High School, is the daughter of Donald and Pamela Dixon of Lake Orion.
Freshman Justine Cowan of Lansing, a 2009 graduate of Grand Ledge High School, is the daughter of Gwen Cowan of Lansing.
Freshman Ryan Cramer of Livonia, a 2009 graduate of Divine Child High School, is the son of Frank and Janette Cramer of Livonia.
Freshman Chelsea Duff of Marlette, a 2009 graduate of Marlette High School, is the daughter of Roger and Kimberly Duff of Marlette.
Freshman Morgan Bauman of Memphis, a 2009 graduate of Memphis High School, is the daughter of Colleen Bauman of Memphis.
Freshman Randi Inniger of Middleton, a 2009 graduate of Fulton High School, is the daughter of Orlan and Lisa Inniger of Middleton.
Junior Andrew Adan of Midland, a 2007 graduate of H. H. Dow High School, is the son of Adelberto and Nancy Adan of Midland.
Junior Marcy Gilstad of Midland, a 2007 graduate of Midland High School, is the daughter of Terry Gilstad of Midland.
Freshman Emily Martin of Midland, who graduated from home school in 2009, is the daughter of William and Juanita Martin of Midland.
Freshman Ashley Yuill of Midland, a 2009 graduate of H. H. Dow High School, is the daughter of Paul and Renna Yuill of Midland.
Freshman Kaitlyn Gordon of Muskegon, a 2009 graduate of Reeths-Puffer High School, is the daughter of Douglas and Brenda Gordon of Muskegon.
Freshman Rachel Burckhardt of Waterford, a 2009 graduate of Our Lady of the Lakes High School, is the daughter of Roger and Charlotte Burckhardt of Waterford.
Freshman Daniel Jaremko of Allegany, NY a 2009 graduate of Allegany-Limestone Central School, is the son of William and Laural Jaremko of Allegany, NY.
Posted: Tue, April 20th, 2010 at 1:50PM
