Highland area scholars, June 26 edition

Belleville News-Democrat

June 26, 2024 at 7:30 a.m.

Georgia Institute of Technology

The following area student is a recent graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology:

Tess Korte of Highland

University of Alabama

The following area students are recent graduates of the University of Alabama:

Bree Etherton of Highland
Faith Scott of Highland

The following area students were named to the spring 2024 President’s List at the University of Alabama:

John Koerkenmeier of Aviston
Bree Etherton of Highland
Faith Scott of Highland

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