Wells native selected for leadership class

This fall, first-year Iowa State University student Amber Klein of Wells was invited by ISU President Steven Leath to participate in the 2015-16 President’s Leadership Class. Klein majors in communication studies.

At the start of each school year, 30 first-year students are selected for the class on the basis of high school leadership experience, academic achievement and involvement in school and community service. The President’s Leadership Class builds on these abilities and experiences, serving as an important training ground for students who will go on to become campus leaders, and ultimately, leaders in their professions and communities. The class meets weekly in The Knoll, the president’s residence, to discuss the meaning, practice and responsibilities of leadership. Each student receives a $1,500 scholarship.

Klein is a graduate of United South Central High School.

 

Dahl received membership 

Dalton Dahl of Clarks Grove, a freshman majoring in education and history with a concentration in social science education is a Member of the Education Minnesota Student Program at Southwest Minnesota State University for the 2015-16 academic year. EMSP is a statewide active organization made up of those studying to be in the education profession. The main purpose of EMSP is to provide professional liability coverage when student members are out in the field teaching or taking part in related activities.

 

Area students honored for academic achievement

Area students were among the 3,782 North Dakota State University students to be placed on the fall 2015 dean’s list. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least nine class credits to qualify. Among those honored were Taylor Willis of Albert Lea, who is studying pharmaceutical sciences, and Trey Allis of Wells, who is studying agricultural and biosystems engineering.

 

Local students recognized

Marissa Reeves of Bricelyn and Luke Sundblad of Albert Lea have been named to the Minnesota State University — Moorhead dean’s list for their academic achievements during the fall semester. Students must maintain a 3.25 or high grade point average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the honor.

Anderson enrolls at Ridgewater

Amanda Anderson of Clarks Grove is enrolled at Ridgewater College for the spring 2016 semester. Ridgewater College is a community and technical college educating over 6,000 individuals each year on its campuses in Willmar and Hutchinson.

 

ALHS alumni graduate 

Travis Drescher and Sergio Salgado Jr. graduated from Bethany Lutheran College on Dec. 17 in Mankato. Drescher, a 2011 Albert Lea High School graduate, received his Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in history. Salgado, a 2012 Albert Lea High School graduate, received his Bachelors of Arts degree, majoring in psychology.

 

Area students recognized by Bethany Lutheran

Erick Anderson, Taylor Friehl and Sergio Salgado Jr. were named to the fall 2015-16 academic year dean’s list at Bethany College in Mankato. In order to be named to the dean’s list, a student must carry at least 14 academic credits and maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average. Bethany Lutheran College is a private liberal arts college of the church. The college opened in 1927, and it is owned and operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod.