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CANTON, CT — Here are some recent notable accomplishments by local college students, as provided by readMedia Newswire.

Muhlenberg College, Allentown PA

• A record 71 Muhlenberg College student-athletes were recognized for their performance in the classroom and on the field, court, track and course with their selection to the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll for the spring 2018 season. Emma Charron of Canton, Class of 2020, was one of the outstanding 71 student-athletes who were also recognized for their strong academic performance. To be named to the Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing and carry at least a 3.40 cumulative grade-point average.

Tunxis Community College, Farmington CT

• The Alpha Iota Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Tunxis Community College in Farmington announced the names of over 100 students who accepted membership in the honor society. They were formally recognized this spring at an induction ceremony. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges as the official honor fraternity of two-year colleges. To achieve eligibility for PTK, a student must complete at least 12 hours of associate degree course work and earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher. Throughout their enrollment, they must maintain high academic standing, generally a 3.0 GPA. About 130,000 students are inducted into Phi Theta Kappa each year. Honorees from Canton were Kendra Jacques, Lynzee Mills and Jacob Norton.

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