School notes for June 7, 2016

Baylor University releases spring dean’s list

Nadine Elaina Stone of Camas was named to dean’s list at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, for the 2016 spring semester. To be named list, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.7, while taking 12 semester hours.

WSU Vancouver offers financial aid, workshop

Washington State University Vancouver will host an, “A to Z of Financial Aid and Scholarships,” workshop at 1 p.m. Friday, June 11 at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., for all prospective college students, no matter the institution they choose.

This event is free and open to the public.

Attendees will learn from financial aid experts the many ways to make a college education attainable.

Presenters will answer commonly asked questions about financial aid and scholarships, including what scholarships are available, how to apply for financial aid, and when and how to receive awarded funds.

Local residents named to GU spring honor rolls

The following local residents have earned placement on Gonzaga University honor rolls for spring semester 2016.

Dean’s List students, earning a 3.5 to 3.69 GPA, are Reid Elliott, Marielle Anne Manila, Megan Napier, Casey Smith and David Wright, all of Camas.

Presidents’s list students, earning a 3.7 to 4.0 GPA, are Annika Bales, Marika Henderson, Anna Holman, Jacob Kempf, Jordan Lindstrom and David Woodson, all of Camas.

Camas resident inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honor society

Helena Gougeon of Camas was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. She was initiated at Portland State University.

Gougeon is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.

Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership.

Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify