College Credits: Batavia HS Grads Get Nods On University Dean's List

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Batavia High School grads earn dean’s list recognition

Zach Mieszala and Jake Mangers, both graduates of Batavia High School, were named to the Iowa State University dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester. Mieszala and Mangers are both studying business at the university.

— Kris Mieszala

Jonathan Hess inducted into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Jonathan Hess of Batavia, Illinois, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Hess was initiated at Iowa State University.

Hess 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 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

— Merit Page News