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Peoria Times - Class of 2022

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May 12, 2022

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

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Jordyn Upton of Peoria was among winners in Kennesaw State University’s Symposium of Student Scholars held on campus in Kennesaw, Georgia. A total of 668 student researchers presented 438 projects across a variety of disciplines. “This is the greatest number of students we’ve had participate in the symposium,” said Amy Buddie, director of undergraduate research and professor of psychology. “We are so proud of all the research our undergraduate and graduate students presented.”

Kathryn Waycaster of Peoria was named to the president’s list at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. A freshman, Waycaster is studying biochemistry and molecular biology. She’s among more than 620 Bob Jones University students named to the list. The president’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade-point average for the semester. Bob Jones University offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in religion, education, fine arts and communication, arts and science, health professions and business. Utah State University recently held its commencement ceremonies. The graduates are from USU’s statewide campuses, as well as USU Online, earning degrees and certificates during the summer 2021, fall 2021 and spring 2022 semesters. Included in them were Caitlyn Collins of Glendale and Caleb Price and Megan Updike of Peoria. Collins graduated with an Associate of Science in general studies from USU Eastern. Price earned a Bachelor of Science in physics from Utah State University, while Updike received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Utah State University. Seven Central College Students attended Chicago’s Latino Film Festival and Mexican Art Museum. Keaton Rodgers, class of 2023 from Peoria, participated in this multicultural weekend in Chicago. Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a

Central College student Leah Gilbertson secured an internship at Crossroads of Pella in Pella, Iowa. Gilbertson is from Peoria and in the Central Class of 2024. Central College is a private, four-year liberal arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor and leadership formation and for cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study, and experiential learning. Adriana MacDonald was inducted into the the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at NAU. The Peoria resident is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors and 7.5% of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10% of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. PT

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May 12, 2022

Peoria Times - Class of 2022

May 12, 2022

PUSD students receive millions in scholarships BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

eoria Unified School District students received more than $54 million in scholarships, which is on track to be a record for the organization. According to district officials, as of May 10: • Centennial High School:

More than $18 million • Liberty High School: More than $16 million • Peoria High School: More than $7 million • Sunrise Mountain High School: More than $13 million • Peoria Flex Academy: $2,600 for the nontraditional high school PT

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