College Credits: Students Named To Dean's List, Symphonic Band

HOMER GLEN-LOCKPORT, IL — We're sharing the news of all the major higher education accomplishments of area students. Send your submissions to andrea.earnest@patch.com.

Submitted from Eileen Hanrahan

Caitlin Gorski, of Lockport, was named to the spring 2020 Dean's List at Illinois State University.

Submitted from Tera Jones

Uriah Walker, of Joliet, received her Masters of Science in Business Data Analytics from Loyola’s Quinlan School of Business. She is currently spearheading a new Analytics department for Drive Time Media Co as the Senior Manager of Analytics and Reports.

The following is from Merit Pages News:

John Parker Named a 2019-2020 Daktronics Scholar-Athlete

John Parker of Lockport was named a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete for the 2019-2020 academic year. Criteria for earning this distinction include reaching at least junior status and maintaining a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

The University of the Cumberlands athletic department set a new school record as 134 student-athletes were named 2019-2020 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes, announced by the NAIA national office.

The 134 selections is the most in school history and the first time Cumberlands had more than 100 student-athletes earn this award in a season.

Bethany Charleston Named to Bob Jones University Symphonic Wind Band

Bethany Charleston of New Lenox has been named to the Bob Jones University Symphonic Wind Band. Charleston is a sophomore majoring in Music Education.

The Symphonic Wind Band, BJU's top performing instrumental ensemble, consists of 45 selected players. Each year, performers audition by playing a group of excerpts taken from band literature or study etudes, scales, and sight reading unfamiliar music. Following that selection audition, a second audition is held for seating within the ensemble. The band is currently directed by Dr. Bruce Cox.

The Wind Band is noted for its refined performances of outstanding music. This year, the University will have the opportunity to enjoy "For the Beauty of the Earth" at the band's traditional fall outdoor concert. The performance will feature music by composers James Curnow, John Philip Sousa, and Franz von Suppe.