President's Cup Awarded for High Academic Achievement
ALMA, Mich. — Thirty-two Alma College students — 22 freshmen, two sophomores and eight juniors — were recently awarded the 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.
Students are listed alphabetically by their hometown below:| Freshman Alexandra Woodburne of Ada, MI, a 2011 graduate of Forest Hills Central High School, is the daughter of Tim Woodburne of Ada, and Deb Woodburne of Ada. |
| Freshman Jessica McLeod of Bad Axe, MI, a 2011 graduate of Bad Axe High School, is the daughter of Deb McLeod of Bad Axe. |
| Freshman Caroline Asiala of Bay City, MI, a 2011 graduate of Bay City Central High School, is the daughter of Laura Asiala of Bay City. |
| Freshman Brianna Williams of Bay City, MI, a 2011 graduate of John Glenn High School, is the daughter of David Williams of Bay City, and Jodi Williams of Bay City. |
| Junior Brendan McNeal of Belding, MI, a 2010 graduate of Greenville High School, is the son of Mitchell and Cheryl McNeal of Belding. |
| Freshman Aaron Colamarino of Bentley, MI, a 2011 graduate of Standish-Sterling High School, is the son of Richard and Jean Colamarino of Bentley. |
| Sophomore Chelsie Myers of Canton, MI, a 2010 graduate of Plymouth Christian Academy, is the daughter of Roger and Tamala Myers of Canton. |
| Freshman Janelle Young of Charlotte, MI, a 2011 graduate of Charlotte High School, is the daughter of Brenda Young of Charlotte. |
| Freshman Megan Filhart of Coleman, MI, a 2011 graduate of Herbert Henry Dow High School, is the daughter of Robert Filhart and Carol Zablotny of Coleman. |
| Freshman Emily Johnson of Commerce Township, MI, a 2011 graduate of International Academy, is the daughter of Dean and Wendy Johnson of Commerce. |
| Junior Rachel Bowker of Essexville, MI, a 2009 graduate of Garber High School, is the daughter of Mark and Julie Bowker of Essexville. |
| Freshman Chelsea Mertz of Frankenmuth, MI, a 2011 graduate of Frankenmuth High School, is the daughter of James and Andrea Mertz of Frankenmuth. |
| Freshman Megan Buckley of Goodrich, MI, a 2011 graduate of Goodrich High School, is the daughter of John and Barbara Buckley of Goodrich. |
| Freshman Matthew DesRochers of Ithaca, MI, a 2011 graduate of Ithaca High School, is the son of Chadham DesRochers of Ithaca, and Paula DesRochers of Ithaca. |
| Freshman Katherine Krauss of Jackson, MI, a 2011 graduate of Jackson High School, is the daughter of J. and Karen Krauss of Jackson. |
| Freshman Neil Youngdahl of Jackson, MI, a 2011 graduate of Lumen Christi High School, is the son of Russell and Elizabeth Youngdahl of Jackson. |
| Junior Justine Cowan of Lansing, MI, a 2009 graduate of Grand Ledge High School, is the daughter of James and Gwen Cowan of Lansing. |
| Freshman Lauren Engels of Livonia, MI, a 2011 graduate of Adlai E. Stevenson High School, is the daughter of Hermann-Joseph and Nancy Engels of Livonia. |
| Junior Chelsea Duff of Marlette, MI, a 2009 graduate of Marlette High School, is the daughter of Roger and Kimberly Duff of Marlette. |
| Junior Randi Inniger of Middleton, MI, a 2009 graduate of Fulton High School, is the daughter of Orlan and Lisa Inniger of Middleton. |
| Junior Jacob Poliskey of Midland, MI, a 2010 graduate of Herbert Henry Dow High School, is the son of Jamie and Elizabeth Poliskey of Midland. |
| Freshman Whitney Butler of Newaygo, MI, a 2011 graduate of Newaygo High School, is the daughter of Floyd and Charlene Butler of Newaygo. |
| Freshman Hannah Korell of Romeo, MI, a 2011 graduate of Romeo High School, is the daughter of Paul and Lisa Korell of Romeo. |
| Freshman Elizabeth Curtiss of Saginaw, MI, a 2011 graduate of Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy, is the daughter of Timothy and Mary Curtiss of Saginaw. |
| Freshman Allison Bozung of Sheridan, MI, a 2011 graduate of Carson City-Crystal High School, is the daughter of Gregory and Theresa Bozung of Sheridan. |
| Freshman Hannah Austin of St. Louis, MI, a 2011 graduate of St. Louis High School, is the daughter of Dean and Kelly Austin of St. Louis. |
| Junior Sarah Proudfoot of Tawas City, MI, a 2009 graduate of Tawas Area High School, is the daughter of James and Patricia Proudfoot. |
| Sophomore Marie Bielman of Troy, MI, a 2011 graduate of Athens High School, is the daughter of Christopher and Susan Bielman of Troy. |
| Junior 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. |
| Freshman Heather Randell of Irvine, CA, a 2011 graduate of Northwood High School, is the daughter of Thomas and Lorianne Randell of Irvine, CA. |
| Freshman Richard Dominguez of San Antonio, TX, a NULL graduate of Smithson Valley High School, is the son of Cynthia Medina of San Antonio, TX. |
| Freshman Joonas Kotka of Tallinn, Estonia, a 2011 graduate of Gustav Adolf Grammar School, is the son of Arvo-Heiki and Mare Kotka of Tallinn, Estonia. |
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Posted: Mon, April 30th, 2012 at 11:24AM
