President's Cups Awarded for High Achievement
ALMA, Mich. — Twenty-eight Alma College students — 17 freshmen, eight sophomores and three juniors — were recently awarded the prestigious President's Cup. The students 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.
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 below alphabetically by their hometown:
Freshman Jacob Hammer of Allegan, MI, a 2010 graduate of Allegan High School, is the son of Jeffrey and Rebecca Hammer of Allegan.
Freshman Joseph Hanisko of Bay City, MI, a 2010 graduate of Bay City Western High School, is the son of Michael and Sheila Hanisko of Bay City.
Freshman Chelsie Myers of Canton, MI, a 2010 graduate of Plymouth Christian Academy, is the daughter of Roger and Tamala Myers of Canton.
Freshman Kelsey Blades of Cedar Springs, MI, a 2010 graduate of Cedar Springs High School, is the daughter of Kerry and Beth Blades of Cedar Springs.
Freshman Benjamin King of Cheboygan, MI, a 2010 graduate of Cheboygan High School, is the son of Sam and Christine King of Cheboygan.
Sophomore Rachel Bowker of Essexville, MI, a 2009 graduate of Garber High School, is the daughter of Mark and Julie Bowker of Essexville.
Sophomore Alice Richard of Gladwin, MI, a 2009 graduate of Gladwin High School, is the daughter of Andrew and Ruth Richard of Gladwin.
Sophomore Andrea Bouwhuis of Grand Rapids, MI, a 2009 graduate of Forest Hills Northern High School, is the daughter of Gerald and Lisa Bouwhuis of Grand Rapids.
Freshman Brendan McNeal of Greenville, MI, a 2010 graduate of Greenville High School, is the son of Mitchell and Cheryl McNeal of Greenville.
Freshman Robert Brent of Hale, MI, a 2010 graduate of Ogemaw Heights High School, is the son of Robert and Lisa Brent of Hale.
Freshman Danielle Redilla of Howell, MI, a 2010 graduate of Howell High School, is the daughter of Daniel and Karyn Redilla of Howell.
Junior Dana Wygmans of Kentwood, MI, a 2008 graduate of East Kentwood High School, is the daughter of Michael and Susan Wygmans of Kentwood.
Junior Brittany Dixon of Lake Orion, MI, a 2008 graduate of Lake Orion High School, is the daughter of Donald and Pamela Dixon of Lake Orion.
Sophomore Justine Cowan of Lansing, MI, a 2009 graduate of Grand Ledge High School, is the daughter of James and Gwen Cowan of Lansing.
Freshman Cory Townes of Livonia, MI, a 2010 graduate of Winston Churchill High School, is the son of James and Debra Townes of Livonia.
Sophomore Chelsea Duff of Marlette, MI, a 2009 graduate of Marlette High School, is the daughter of Roger and Kimberly Duff of Marlette.
Sophomore Randi Inniger of Middleton, MI, a 2009 graduate of Fulton High School, is the daughter of Orlan and Lisa Inniger of Middleton.
Freshman Margaret Heeschen of Midland, MI, a 2010 graduate of Herbert Henry Dow High School, is the daughter of William Heeschen and Judy Gunderson of Midland.
Freshman Jacob Poliskey of Midland, MI, a 2010 graduate of Herbert Henry Dow High School, is the son of Jamie and Elizabeth Poliskey of Midland.
Sophomore Kaitlyn Gordon of Muskegon, MI, a 2009 graduate of Reeths-Puffer High School, is the daughter of Douglas and Brenda Gordon of Muskegon.
Freshman Jamie Dunn of Negaunee, MI, a 2010 graduate of Negaunee High School, is the daughter of James and Deanna Dunn of Negaunee.
Freshman Christy Robinson of Ortonville, MI, a 2010 graduate of Brandon High School, is the daughter of Brian and Cheryl Robinson of Ortonville.
Freshman Susanna Crain of Shepherd, MI, who graduated from home school in 2010, is the daughter of Richard and Allison Crain of Shepherd.
Freshman Joshua Gove of St. Johns, MI, a 2010 graduate of St. Johns High School, is the son of Alan Gove and Shawn Alexander of St. Johns.
Freshman Kaitlyn Squanda of Vassar, MI, a 2010 graduate of Reese High School, is the daughter of Vern and Rebecca Squanda of Vassar.
Freshman Brendan Lodge of Washington, MI, a 2010 graduate of Romeo High School, is the son of Stephen and Lisa Lodge of Washington.
Sophomore Rachel Burckhardt of Waterford, MI, a 2009 graduate of Our Lady of the Lakes High School, is the daughter of Roger and Charlotte Burckhardt of Waterford.
Junior Jennafer Young of Dundas, MN, who graduated from home school in 2009, is the daughter of David and Dijea Young of Dundas.
Posted: Tue, May 3rd, 2011 at 11:42AM
