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Bio: Bayuk, Rose M. (Degrees - 1985)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Bayuk

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/4/1985

Bayuk, Rose M. (Degrees - 1985)

Rose M. Bayuk, Willard, was among the 777 candidates to receive degrees at the 76th annual Spring Commencement ceremonies, Saturday, May 18 at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

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Bio: Elmhorst, Rhonda (Earned Honor - 1985)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Elmhorst

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/4/1985

Elmhorst, Rhonda (Earned Honor - 1985)

Rhonda Elmhorst, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Elmhorst, Neillsville, was among those earning a 4.00 grade-point average during the second semester of the 1984-85 school year at the Mid-State Technical Institute, Wisconsin Rapids.

Students who earned a 4.00 (or an all A) average received distinguished mention on the list. Only students who were enrolled for 12 or more credits in a full-time program were eligible for the list.

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Bio: Hediger, Clara (Scholarship - 1985)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Hediger, Schneider

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/4/1985

Hediger, Clara (Scholarship - 1985)

Clara Hediger, daughter of Charlote Schneider, Neillsville, based on her outstanding academic record, has been award a United Church of Christ (UC) Pastor’s-Presidential Scholarship, worth $3,000, and a Kohler Foundation Scholarship, worth $1,500, to attend Lakeland College this fall.

UCC Pastor’s-Presidential scholarships are awarded to new Lakeland students who are members of a UCC congregation, have been nominated by his or her pastor, and have held a grade-point average of 3.5 or better at their previous schools. Kohler Foundation scholarships are awarded to students who have been recommended by a Lakeland faculty member, based upon a 3.0 grade-point average or better. The $1,000-per-year UCC Pastor’s-Presidential and the $500-per-year Kohler awards are renewable if the student maintains these grade-point averages,

Hediger graded within the top 10 of her class from Neillsville High School in 1984. She was listed in “Who’s Who Among American High School Students” for two years, was a member of the German Club, and served as captain of the cross country and track teams. She is transferring to Lakeland, where she will major in early childhood education, from the Child Care Program at District One in Eau Claire.

Lakeland is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Church of Christ. Founded in 1862, the college serves around 900 students and is located about 10 miles northwest of Sheboygan.

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Bio: Smith, Paula Renee (Dean’s List - 1985)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Smith, Miller

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/4/1985

Smith, Paula Renee (Dean’s List- 1985)

Paula Rene Smith, Neillsville, is among students enrolled in the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Family Resources and Consumer Sciences (FRCS) who have been named to the Dean’s List of top scholars for the past semester, according to Assistant Dean, Nancy Miller.

To be eligible for the honor list, a student must be enrolled full time and earn at least a 3.25 grade average on a 4 point basis. FRCS offers 12 under-graduate majors in five program areas.

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Bio: Spangler, Todd James (Dean’s List - 1985)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Spangler, Sorenson

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/4/1985

Spangler, Todd James (Dean’s List - 1985)

Todd James Spangler, Neillsville, made the Dean’s List for Spring Quarter 1985, as announced by vice president for Academic Affairs, Dr. Charles Sorenson.

For inclusion on the Dean’s List, students must achieve a 3.5 or better grade-point average out of a possible 4.0.

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Bio: Sternitzky, Steve (Elected Officer - 1985)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Sternitzky

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/4/1985

Sternitzky, Steve (Elected Officer - 1985)

Steve Sternitzky, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Sternitzky, Neillsville, is among students elected to offices in the Associated Students of Pacific University (ASPU) for 1985-86.

Sternitzky, a 2nd year student In optometry at Pacific, will be vice president.

The officers will work on student government and activity plans during the summer. The ASPU is the highest governing body for student affairs at Pacific.

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Bio: Tibbett, Linda (Graduate - 1985)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Tibbett, Strong

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/4/1985

Tibbett, Linda (Graduate - 1985)

Linda Tibbett, Neillsville, receives a word of encouragement from student services coordinator, Peter Strong, prior to recent WITI-New Richmond commencement ceremonies. Tibbett is a Court and Conference major.

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News: Clark Co - Mid-State Tech Institute (High Grade - 1985)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Conner, Klueckmann, Lindau, Lueck, Mayenschein, Schmidt

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/4/1985

Clark Co-Mid-State Tech Institute (High Grade - 1985)

Gretchen Conner, Lisa Klueckmann and Rhonda Lindau, Neillsville; Julie Lueck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Lueck, Greenwood; Deanna Mayenschein, Greenwood; and Lisa Schmidt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schmidt, Neillsville; were among those earning between a 3.25 and 3.99 grade-point average during the second semester of the 1984-85 school year at Mid-State Technical Institute, Marshfield.

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News: Clark Co - UW-La Crosse (Dean’s List - 1985)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Gungor, Kingsbury, Schmitz

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/4/1985

Clark Co-UW-La Crosse (Dean’s List - 1985)

Semra L. Gungor and James F. Kingsbury, Neillsville; and David S. Schmitz, Granton, have been named to the Dean’s List of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the second semester of the 1984-85 academic year.

Qualification for the Dean’s List is based on outstanding academic achievement.

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