Katharine DeZarn
Katharine DeZarn, of Arvada, has been named to the University of Northern Colorado Dean’s List of Academic Distinction for the 2010-2011 year. She is a 2010 graduate of Ralston Valley High School and is majoring in environmental studies with minors in Asian studies and communications at the Greeley campus.
Leah Inglis
Leah Inglis, a graduate of Pomona High School, received a bachelor of arts degree from The College of Wooster during commencement exercises on May 16.
While at Wooster, Inglis was a member of the Student Government Association, the Midwest Political Science Association, the New Student Orientation Committee, and the Senior Class Committee. She was also a member of the cheerleading squad and “After These Messages” a cappella choir. In addition, she was an orientation assistant, and was an undergraduate poster presenter at the Midwest Political Science Association Conference. She also was the recipient of an Academic Achievement Award, a Class of 1933 Scholarship, a Dilley Scholarship, and a National Presbyterian Scholarship.
A political science major, Inglis is a resident of Arvada.
Amanda Gerber and Jessica Camomile
Arvada High School senior Amanda Gerber is the recipient of the $3,000 Chris Faughnan Memorial Scholarship. She will be attending the University of Colorado at Boulder in the fall. In addition, Gerber will be given $1,000 for a trip to New York City to visit the World Trade Center Tribute Visitors Center. Arvada graduate Jessica Camomile also received the trip award.
Arvada High School graduate Chris Faughnan was a 37-year-old father working for Cantor Fitzgerald when he perished in the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. His priorities were his family, helping others, the environment and showing decency toward his fellow man regardless of societal status. His family established the memorial scholarship in his memory and has provided scholarships to 13 students since 2003.
Kayla Govier
Kayla Govier graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo in May. Kayla earned her bachelor of arts degree in communications. After graduation Govier will remain in New York. She is a 2007 graduate of Arvada West High School. Her parents live in Arvada.