Dawn Leutz Earns Prestigious Academic Award at Illinois College

JACKSONVILLE, IL (07/13/2012)(readMedia)--  Dawn Leutz of Jacksonville was among the students recognized on April 27 when the liberal arts college held its annual Celebration of Excellence, a daylong celebration that allowed students and faculty to take part in activities that commend academic excellence, a hallmark of the college since its founding in 1829.

Leutz, a senior, was awarded the Joe Patterson Smith Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding senior major(s) in the history or political science department.

The Auburn High School graduate is the daughter of Dr. Darr Leutz of Jacksonville.

Founded in 1829, Illinois College is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in

opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.

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