TERRE HAUTE —
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology conferred degrees to 389 students recently at the college’s 132nd commencement exercise. The following 14 students from the Wabash Valley have earned degrees during the 2009-2010 academic year:
Michael Boland, of Terre Haute, the son of Thomas and Laurie Boland.
Michael Burris, of Terre Haute, the son of Stephen and Lorraine Burris.
Daniel Clapp, of Rockville, the son of Leonard and Hwa Clapp.
Matthew Dillon, of Rosedale, the son of Robert and Kathy Dillon
Maria Fouts, of Terre Haute, the daughter of Mark and Mary Fouts.
Matthew Fouts, of Terre Haute, the son of Mark and Mary Fouts.
Matthew Gilbert, of Terre Haute, the son of Doug and Cindy Gilbert.
Tyler Johnson, of Cayuga, the son of Sandra Knauer.
Edward Mayhew, of Terre Haute, the son of Jim and Mary Mayhew.
Alexander Packard, of Brazil, the son of Richard and Ellen Packard.
Drew Paine, of Terre Haute, the son of Douglas and Linda Paine.
Kate Pippins, of Terre Haute, the daughter of Blaine and Terri Pippins.
Jonathan Rogers, of Terre Haute, the son of Renee Rogers.
Kristopher Stuckey, of Greencastle, the son of Robert and Doris Stuckey.
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Emily Steiger, daughter of Tom and Kendy Steiger, is a recipient of the Dean’s Award for academic excellence during the spring 2010 semester at Colgate University, in New York, where she is a member of the Class of 2011.
She is a 2007 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School, and is majoring in English at Colgate. She is on the Model United Nations team and is a member of Tri Delta sorority.
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The United States Achievement Academy announced recently that Harley H.R. Davis, a student at Terre Haute North Vigo High School, has been named an All-American Scholar At-Large Award Winner. His name will appear in the All-American Scholar Official Yearbook, which is published nationally.
The academy recognizes fewer than 10 percent of American high school students.
The academy selects All-American Scholar winners based on the standards of selection set forth by the academy. The criteria for selection are a student’s grade-point average, student achievements and a well-balanced schedule of academics and extracurricular activities.
Davis is the son of Ben Burris, Samra Burris and Colton Davis, all of Terre Haute. He is the grandson of the late Sam Parks and Jean Parks of Granite City, Ill., and the late Norm Burris and the late Rita Burris of Terre Haute.
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Sigma Alpha Lambda announced that Yvonne P. Liffick of Terre Haute has recently been recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization at Indiana State University. Sigma Alpha Lambda is a national leadership and honors organization dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development, and lifelong professional fulfillment.
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More than 6,000 students received degrees during the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s spring commencement ceremonies May 14-16, including Jeffrey James Kinne of Terre Haute, who received his doctorate in computer sciences.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and James Kass, the founder of Youth Speaks, shared speaking duties during ceremonies held in the university’s Kohl Center.
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ISU presents Sycamore Hoopla; activities kick off Friday
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BRUCE'S HISTORY LESSON: This little-known compromise may have saved the union
When the Constitution was signed in September of 1787 and sent to the Congress that then existed under the Articles of Confederation, Congress was instructed to send that Constitution to the states to be ratified … or not. The message to the states was clear: Accept the Constitution or reject it, but don’t try to change it.
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College plans Prom Expo on Feb. 19
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ISU offering tech ed scholarships to VU grads
Indiana State University is offering $1,000 scholarships for graduates of Vincennes University’s technology programs to pursue their bachelor’s degree.
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Fort Harrison State Park to host winter wildlife workshop
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Riverton Parke's winter king and queen
Seniors Gary Secuskie and Taylor Mansinne were named King and Queen of the Riverton Parke Winter 2012 Homecoming.
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Four alumni receive GOLD awards from Indiana State University
A former collegiate football standout and a trio known for selling humorous holiday apparel received the Indiana State University Alumni Association’s Graduate of the Last Decade Award this year.
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Indiana State students hear view from Cuba
Carlos Alzugaray, who spent 40 years representing the Cuban government around the world, wishes NBC newsman Brian Williams had asked a different question during a recent Republican presidential debate in Jacksonville, Fla.
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College to celebrate homecoming
Lincoln Trail College will celebrate homecoming on Feb. 18.
- Goals, Pride & Achievements: Feb. 9, 2012
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Valley middle schoolers ready for MATHCOUNTS
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Indiana State education major takes teaching to Siberia
Christin Keirn wanted a challenge and she does enjoy winter. So for her, it seemed an obvious choice.
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Lincoln Trail College honors
Lincoln Trail College has released its academic honor lists for the Fall 2011 semester.
- ACROSS THE WABASH VALLEY: Feb. 9, 2012
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Vigo schools see grad rate rise
The Vigo County School Corp. 2011 graduation rate improved nearly 4 percentage points and surpassed the state graduation rate, according to information from the state Department of Education.
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Rose-Hulman to help address need for advancing railroad technologies
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is stepping back into its past and addressing a need to advance the nation’s transportation system by educating the next generation of railroad engineers.
Chauncey Rose, an entrepreneur and builder of railroads, came to western Indiana in 1817. -
Take the Plunge for Special Olympics on Feb. 11 at ISU
Join Mayor Duke Bennett, Indiana State University Police Chief Bill Mercier, Terre Haute and ISU Police departments, GFS Marketplace, Mix-FM, the men of Pi Kappa Alpha and the ladies of Alpha Sigma Alpha at the Fourth Annual Terre Haute Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Indiana on Feb. 11.
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Valley woman’s recipe featured by Taste of Home
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College Goal Sunday set for Feb. 12 at Ivy Tech
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College to offer aeronautics classes at Robinson airport
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Agreement to further college’s international initiatives
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Otter Creek Middle School to celebrate 50 years
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College savings campaign kicks off statewide
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Eighty percent of students who attend college receive financial aid.
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