College Credits: Geneva High School Grad Wins Songwriting Contest

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Geneva High School grad wins songwriting contest

Cooper Finn, a Geneva High School 2022 alum, was in the Geneva School of Rock House Band when he entered and won a contest for songwriting for the AllStar program. He wrote and composed an original song called "In My Mind."

The Allstars program is incredibly hard to get into and less than 1% of students are selected each year. Cooper was one of 15 students selected from all over the world! As part of the AllStars program, he recorded his song professionally, and the School of Rock selected it to be released on YouTube a few days ago. Cooper is singing lead and the song can be found on YouTube.

Cooper is currently a Freshman at Lehigh University in Bethlehem PA studying Finance.

— Nicole Finn

Geneva native lands on Missouri State University dean’s list

Jacob Poucher, a graduate of Geneva High School, attends Missouri State University. He was named to the dean's list for Fall 2022. His major is international business.

The dean’s list is prepared at the end of each semester listing the names of undergraduate degree-seeking students who earned at least 12 hours of graded credit in the fall or spring semester or 6 hours of graded credit during the summer session, with a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better.

— Lora Poucher

Geneva students make Eastern Illinois University spring 2022 deans' list

More than 780 undergraduate students have been named to Eastern Illinois University’s Spring 2022 Deans' List.

Geneva students include the following.

• Bridget J. Bartelt, of Geneva, studying history
• Mitchell J. Terwilliger, of Geneva, studying communications studies

The dean’s list at EIU recognizes undergraduates with a declared major whose academic performance has been excellent. Students who achieve a GPA of 3.80 to 4.00 (on a 4.00 scale) while completing a minimum of 12 graded semester hours, excluding credit/no credit grades, in a fall or spring semester will be named to the list.

— Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois University fall 2022 deans' list features Geneva students

More than 950 undergraduate students have been named to Eastern Illinois University’s Fall 2022 Deans' List.

Geneva students include the following.

• Emily Bales, studying art and design
• Bridget J. Bartelt, studying history
• Maclaine C. Bartelt, studying teaching and learning foundations
• Alene J. Maxstadt, studying music
• Samuel P. Sennett, studying music
• Mitchell J. Terwilliger, studying communication and journalism

The deans’ list at EIU recognizes undergraduates with a declared major whose academic performance has been excellent. Students who achieve a GPA of 3.80 to 4.00 (on a 4.00 scale) while completing a minimum of 12 graded semester hours, excluding credit/no credit grades, in a fall or spring semester will be named to the deans’ List.

— Eastern Illinois University

Missouri State University dean’s list includes Geneva student

Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean's list.

Katie Montgomery, of Geneva (60134), made the list. She was among more than 5,000 students named to the fall 2022 dean's list.

For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50-grade point average (on a 4.00 scale).

— Merit Page News

Geneva students named to Harding University dean's list

The following students are among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the fall 2022 semester.

• Logan Ieler, a Junior, studying biochemistry and molecular biology, of Geneva (60134)
• Kelsey Drumheller, a Senior, studying art, of Geneva (60134)

— Merit Page News

University of Iowa awards degrees to Geneva students

The University of Iowa awarded nearly 2,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students degrees at the close of the 2022 fall semester. Eleven percent of the undergraduates graduated with multiple degrees and, as a group, undergraduates posted a 3.17 cumulative grade point average during their stay at Iowa.

• Nicholas Marmitt, of Geneva, IL 60134 [Degree: Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Major: Industrial Engineering; Awarding College: College of Engineering]
• Elizabeth Wilson, of Geneva, IL 60134 [Degree: Bachelor of Arts; Major: History; Awarding College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences]

— Merit Page News

Hailey Borden named to Kennesaw State dean's list

Hailey Borden of Geneva has been named to Kennesaw State University's Fall 2022 Dean's List in recognition of academic achievement. Majoring in Environmental Science, Borden is among more than 7,600 students named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List.

To qualify, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and complete a minimum of nine credit hours.

— Merit Page News

Geneva student named to Western Carolina University dean’s list

Congratulations to Lauren Corcoran, of Geneva, IL, for being named to the Western Carolina University Fall 2022 Dean's List.

Corcoran was among more than 2,000 students to achieve this honor. To qualify for this honor, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours.

— Merit Page News

Miles Haberek named to dean's list at Miami University Regionals

The part-time dean's list at Miami University Regionals is reserved for students with a 3.6 or higher GPA who were enrolled in less than 12 graded credit hours during the fall 2022 semester.

Miles Haberek of Geneva, IL is being recognized for academic excellence.

— Merit Page News