Area Students Named to Dean's List at Bethel University

The following students have been named to the Dean's List for academic excellence for the winter 2011 semester at Bethel University, St. Paul, Minn.:

• Kristina Johnson, a sophmore, is the daughter of Joel and Sara Johnson from Hopkins, MN.

• Mark Nelson, a senior, is the son of Dave and Kim Nelson from Minnetonka, MN.

• Matthew Nelson, a senior, is the son of Dave and Kim Nelson from Minnetonka, MN.

• Melissa Vavra, a senior, is the daughter of Jeffrey and Debra Vavra from Minnetonka, MN.

• David Krolak, a junior, is the son of Mark and Rhonda Krolak from Hopkins, MN.

• Jenna Redfield, a junior, is the daughter of Corey and Cindy Redfield from Minnetonka, MN.

The Dean's List honors students who achieve an outstanding scholastic record during a semester with a grade point average of 3.6 or greater.

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,600 students from 48 states and 25 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minn., with additional seminary locations on both coasts, Bethel offers rigorous bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 relevant fields. For further information on Bethel University, go to www.bethel.edu.