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Recognitions for the week of Jan. 15

Juneau students earn academic honors.

Juneau students earn honors at Gonzaga

Seven Juneau students have earned academic honors at Gonzaga University for the recently concluded semester, the university announced.

Mackenzie Christensen, Cody Kesselring, Cole Mitchell and Grace Sikes were named to the president’s list, according to the university. To earn that honor, students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average.

Ilona Akimova, Isabella Hanna and Riley Sikes were named to the dean’s list, according to the university. To earn that honor, students must earn a 3.5 to 3.84 grade-point average to be listed.

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