College Credits: Arlington Heights Resident Named Purdue Honor Student

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Vedner Earns Scholar All-America for UW-Whitewater Wrestling

Ryan Vedner, a native of Arlington Heights, and member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestling team, was one of seven Warhawks who were named 2021-22 National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Scholar All-America. Vedner is majoring in History Education.

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Thomas Walter Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Thomas Walter, of Arlington Heights, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Walter was initiated at College of Charleston. Walter is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year.

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Alexis Gravagna Inducted Into Mortar Board at Nebraska

Alexis Gravagna, of Arlington Heights, was inducted into Mortar Board at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during the annual Ivy Day ceremonies on April 2. Gravagna, a biochemistry major at the university, is the daughter of Jim and Laurie Gravagna.

— Merit Pages News

Floro Named Honor Student At Purdue University

Macy Floro, of Arlington Heights, was recently named an honor student at Purdue University. The sophomore is studying dietetics.

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