Top Education News You Need to Know: January 21, 2025

LC State Honor Roll for Fall 2024

Lewis-Clark State College has recognized 975 students on its honor roll for the fall semester of 2024.

To make the president’s list, students need a GPA of 3.75 or higher and must complete at least 12 graded credits in courses at the 100 level or above. For the dean’s list, students must have a GPA between 3.25 and 3.749. Pass/fail classes do not count toward these requirements.

This semester, 572 students achieved the president’s list, while 403 were named to the dean’s list.

Local students who made the president’s list include:

• Athol — Kendel L. Lewis
• Bonners Ferry — Connor K. Alexander, Jaden S. Byars, Ryan P. Carelli, Evelynn M. Chaney, Sophia A. Roemer, Paisley D. Schulte
• Priest River — Sage B. Saccomanno
• Sagle — Elissa Codding, Brahma L. Heitz, Emily L. Malone, Kayla B. Remsen, Charlotte E. Thatcher
• Sandpoint — Heidi A. Barmore
• Spirit Lake — Katherine Alapai, Ian J. Gardom, Piet J. Kongsatt, Hunter Sasselli

Students who made the dean’s list include:

• Athol — Addison E. Hester, Haileyann R. Johnson
• Blanchard — Katia Fawcett
• Bonners Ferry — Paige E. Bennett, Cecilia T. Roemer, Camille J. Ussher
• Careywood — Sherise M. Nimmo
• Hope — Quinn R. Smith
• Moyie Springs — Carly N. Keller, Hailey E. Kelsey
• Naples — Lexus Thomas
• Priest River — Kiernan Z. Hegel, Jantzen T. Lucas, Marissa MacDonald, Hannah N. Palfrey
• Sagle — Theresa L. Porter, Titus S. Tucker
• Sandpoint — Savana Bracht, Bret M. McBrayer, Brenda L. Olson, Karry A. Opland
• Spirit Lake — Colleen Attebury

Belmont University’s Holiday Concert

Hannah Adams from Belmont University took part in “Christmas at Belmont: Live from Nashville,” which featured over 600 student musicians and vocalists.

This annual concert presents a mix of musical styles. According to Dr. Jeffery Ames, the Director of Choral Activities, the program includes everything from classical choir pieces to contemporary pop and country performances.

The 90-minute show showcased the extensive musical talents of Belmont students, filmed live at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. More than 15 choirs and ensembles, including the Belmont Chorale and the Symphony Orchestra, performed.

Belmont University, located just two miles from downtown Nashville, is home to nearly 9,000 students from across the U.S. and 33 countries.

SFCC’s Fall Honor Roll

Spokane Falls Community College recognized 1,698 students on its honor roll for the fall quarter of 2024. To qualify, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

As one of two community colleges in the Spokane Colleges district, SFCC serves more than 5,000 students and is known for its strong programs in theater, music, fine arts, and STEM fields.

Local students on the honor roll include Christina Herrbach from Priest River, Bradley Gleason from Oldtown, Isis Taylor from Priest Lake, and Aubree Lane from Sandpoint.

Spokane Colleges provides various academic transfer, career-technical, and eLearning programs, serving about 34,000 students annually.