Area Students Named to Fall Dean's List at Ripon College

The following area students have been named to the Ripon College Dean's List for the Fall 2012 semester, which recognizes academic excellence:

• Nicolette Athanasiou, a First Year Undeclared major and the child of Mr. and Mrs. Thalasinos Athanasiou, New Berlin.
• Sara Driebel, a First Year Undeclared major and the child of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Driebel, New Berlin.
• Shannon Franklin, a First Year Undeclared major and the child of Mr. Frederick Franklin and Ms. Laurel End, New Berlin.
• Emily Gary, a First Year Undeclared major and the child of Mr. Duane D. Gary, Brookfield.
• Alecia Pasdera, a Junior Communication major and the child of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley E. Pasdera, Waukesha.
• Matthew Schultz, a First Year Undeclared major and the child of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick A. Schultz, Waukesha.

About Ripon College

Ripon College, founded in 1851, prepares students of diverse interests for lives of productive, socially responsible citizenship. The College's liberal arts curriculum and residential campus create an intimate learning community in which students experience a richly personalized education. Ripon College has consistently been recognized as a "best value" and "Best 376 College" by The Princeton Review, a "Best Buy in College Education" by Barron's, a "Best Liberal-Arts College" by Washington Monthly, a "Top 25 Schools for Do-Gooders" by Newsweek, among the top-tier and best-value colleges by U.S. News and World Report, and among the top 200 private colleges in the nation overall and for value by Forbes Magazine. For more information about Ripon College, visit www.ripon.edu.