Bio: Berrett, James R. (Univ. of Wis. Honors – 1961)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Berrett, Wendt

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.) 19 Jan 1961

James R. Berrett, Spencer, and a graduate of the Greenwood (Clark Co., Wis.) High School, is amon the 54 students at the University of Wisconsin who have been awarded Sophomore honors or high honors for the excellence of their work in the State University's College of Engineering.

Dean Kurt F. Wendt, in announcing the names of the engineering students who earned honors or high honors, pointed out that honors awarded to those students who have done a minimum of two year's work with not less than 60 credits completed in the University, with a high grade point average resting between 3 and 4 grade point per credit of study taken. A grade point average of 4.00 would mean perfect grades in all studies.

James, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Verland Berrett, was awarded Sophomore honors.