College Credits: Batavia Students Score Scholarships To University

BATAVIA, IL — We're keeping track of all the major higher education accomplishments of students in the area. Send your submissions to emily.rosca@patch.com.

UW-Whitewater awards Batavia students scholarships

The following local students are among the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scholarship recipients receiving financial awards for the 2022-23 academic year.

• Batavia, IL 60510 - Andrea Bullman, who is studying Biology, won the following scholarship(s): Warhawks Thrive Scholarship
• Batavia, IL 60510 - Jason Nichols, who is studying Finance, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars
• Batavia, IL 60510 - Morgan Steinys, who is studying Communication Sciences and Disorders, won the following scholarship(s): Chancellor Scholars

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Annika Miller named to dean's list at Biola University

Annika Miller was named to Biola University's Dean's List for academic excellence.

Miller from Batavia, IL, a Mathematics major, was one of approximately 1,600 students who were named to the dean's list in spring 2022. Biola students are placed on the dean's list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2.

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Batavia students perform in college Christmas show

The Augustana College Department of Music presented Christmas at Augustana on December 3 and 4, 2022.

More than 200 student musicians took the stage to share their talents in what has become a highlight of the Augustana and Quad-Cities holiday season. Presented by Quad City Bank & Trust, Christmas at Augustana has thrilled audiences since 2008.

The performance featured the Augustana Brass Ensemble, Augustana Symphony Orchestra, Ascension Ringers, Augustana Choir, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble and Augustana Concert Chorale.

Local students who participated included the following.

• Alice Pellemoine of Batavia (60510)
• Paige Lundborg of Batavia (60510)
• Rory Borger-Johnson of Batavia (60510)
• Sarah Huck of Batavia (60510)
• Xander Thomson of Batavia (60510)

— Merit Page News