Melanie Pauly Makes Magna Cum Laude in Spanish

The following areal students received bachelor degrees from Lawrence University at its 163rd commencement ceremony:

• Melanie Pauly, daughter of John and Lindsey Pauly, Bayside, earned a bachelor of arts degree magna cum laude in Spanish. Pauly is a 2008 graduate of Whitefish Bay High School.

• Cam Blegen, son of Douglas and Caryn Blegen, Whitefish Bay, earned a bachelor of arts degree summa cum laude in biology. Blegen is a 2008 graduate of Whitefish Bay High School.

• Reena Novotnak, daughter of Rev. Dennis Jacobsen and Lynn Novotnak, Whitefish Bay, earned a bachelor of arts degree in theatre arts. Novotnak is a 2008 graduate of Whitefish Bay High School.

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