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News release prepared by: Stephanie Jacques, 785-532-3452, sjacques@k-state.edu
Monday, June 25, 2012
Fruits of labor: Hard work pays off with graduation honors to more than 400 students
MANHATTAN -- More than 410 Kansas State University students graduated with scholastic honors at the spring 2012 commencement in May, setting a record high for the total of number of students to receive honors within the past 10 years.
Earning the university's top graduation honor, summa cum laude, were 133 students who earned an academic average of 3.95 or higher; 123 students graduated magna cum laude for an academic average of 3.85 to 3.949; and 154 students graduated cum laude for an academic average of 3.750 to 3.848. Fifteen students who earned multiple degrees also earned graduation honors for each degree, and six students earning graduation honors completed the university honors program.
K-State students earning graduation honors include:
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Altamont: Bethany Bohnenblust, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Cum Laude; Lucas Hartman, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude
Parsons: Erin Strathe, Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Leavenworth
Basehor: Jacob Mark, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude; Michael Rich, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Cum Laude
Bonner Springs: Kristen Beeves, Bachelor of Music, Magna Cum Laude
Lansing: Jasmine Holland, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
Tonganoxie: Jake Bontrager, Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude
Linn
Centerville: Trista Gorrell, Associate of Technology, Cum Laude
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Emporia: Jay Aber, Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude; Nicholas Jasso, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cum Laude; Laura Mosher, Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude
Olpe: August Stueve, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude
Reading: Anna Velasquez, Associate of Science, Cum Laude
