Several northwest Kansas college students were applauded this week for achievements in the fall 2013 semester.

Washburn University announced seven area students were named First Year Experience Scholars, maintaining at least a 3.0 grade-point average in their first semester in college. The students will be honored at a banquet Wednesday.

FYE Scholars included: Hayley Normandin, Damar; Bailie Hennes, Downs; Jeffrey House, Goodland; Nicole Rieth, Grainfield; Lesley Pennington, Hays; Staci Morford, Hill City; and Courtney Copeland, PLainville.

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Katelyn Dinkel, Hays, was named to the Fall 2013 Dean’s Honor List at the University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth. Students named to the list maintained a GPA of 3.5 or better.

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Emily Volker, Hays, was named to the Fall 2013 Dean’s List at Avila University, located in suburban Kansas City. Students named to the list maintained a GPA of 3.5 or better.

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Audrey Elise Doane, Downs, was named to the Fall 2013 Dean’s Academic Honor List at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Students named to the list maintained a GPA of 3.7 or better.