Two residents of La Grange Park or La Grange have been named to the dean’s list at their respective universities.
Sarah Buksa, daughter of Dr. Eugene and Renee Buksa, La Grange Park, has been named to the 2011-12 Lawrence University dean's list for maintaining a minimum 3.4 grade point average.
Founded in 1847, Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis.,uniquely integrates a college of liberal arts and sciences with a world-class conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. Ranked among America's best colleges by Forbes, it was selected for inclusion in the book "Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About College." Individualized learning, the development of multiple interests and community engagement are central to the Lawrence experience. Lawrence draws its 1,450 students from nearly every state and more than 50 countries. Follow Lawrence on Facebook.
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Katherine Raftery, Class of '14, of La Grange was named to the Dean's List for the 2011-2012 academic year at Lake Forest College.
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The Dean's List recognizes students who have achieved distinguished academic records. It is compiled at the end of each academic year. To be selected for this honor, a student must have attained a grade point average of at least 3.60 for two consecutive semesters.
Raftery is a graduate of Lyons Township High School North in La Grange, IL.
Lake Forest College is a national liberal arts institution located 30 miles north of downtown Chicago. The College has 1,500 students representing 47 states and 78 countries. Visit www.lakeforest.edu.
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