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Colfax High School inducts 25 new members into National Honor Society
By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax High School chapter of the National Honor Society held an induction ceremony for 25 new members on Wednesday evening, March 30, in the Martin Anderson Gymnasium. Officers for the National Honor Society chapter at Colfax are Emilee Burcham-Scofield, president; Madison Barstad, vice president; Jasmine Best, treasurer; and…
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Local students selected to U of M Twin Cities Dean’s List
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL – The following students have been named to the 2021 fall semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced today. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average. Colfax: Olivia Greenhow, Freshman,…
Read MoreMenomonie Optimists Honor Jasmine Best
Because of her outstanding contributions in the Colfax community, the Menomonie Optimist Club has honored Jasmine Best of Colfax High School as the March Youth of the Month. Jasmine Best is a member of Colfax High School’s National Honor Society, is a member of the Student Council, and the Letter Club. She has participated and…
Read MoreMore than 140 attend Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum
WISCONSIN RAPIDS — More than 140 high school juniors from around Wisconsin attended Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s FFA Farm Forum in Wisconsin Rapids on Feb. 18. “FFA Farm Forum is a time for learning and leadership,” said WFBF President Kevin Krentz. “Thank you for being a part of FFA Farm Forum and for honing in on…
Read MoreUW-La Crosse fall 2021 Dean’s List announced
The following area students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the fall semester of the 2021-22 academic year, ending December 2021. Qualification for the Dean’s List is limited to students who have attained outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible, students must have earned not less than a…
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Area students receive degrees from UW-River Falls
The following local residents were among 437 students receiving degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls following commencement in December. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 395 undergraduates, while 42 students received master’s degrees. At graduation, four types of merit awards are recognized: Senior Merit – Graduating seniors who have maintained a 3.500 grade point for…
Read MoreLocal students graduate from UW-Stout
MENOMONIE, Wis. (January 31, 2022) – The following students from the area graduated in December 2021 from University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wis. UW-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, has 47 undergraduate majors and 24 graduate programs, including one doctoral degree. UW-Stout, established in 1891, prides itself on the success of its students in the workplace, with…
Read MoreLocal student named to President’s list at Western Technical College
The following students were named to the Western Technical College President’s List of High Distinction for the Fall 2021 term. To be included on the President’s List, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and carry six or more credits in an associate’s degree or technical diploma program. Erik Strand, from…
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