The following area students have been named to the Ripon College Dean's List for the Spring 2012 semester, which recognizes academic excellence:

Samuel Ewig, a Senior Exercise Science and Business Management major and the child of Mr. Scott W. Ewig of Port Washington, Wis.

Spencer Lameka, a Senior Sociology major and the child of Mrs. Michelle Pike of Port Washington, Wis.

Matthew Wood, a Junior Business Management and Economics major and the child of Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Wood of Port Washington, Wis.

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