Jake Jochem Receives Ripon College John F. Glaser Award

RIPON, WI (05/04/2010)(readMedia)--  Jake Jochem, a junior majoring in history from Hartford, Wis., was named the recipient of the 2010 John F. Glaser Award during a ceremony held April 21, 2010 at Ripon College.

 The John F. Glaser Award recognizes a junior who has shown distinction in the study of history. The award, given in memory of former professor of history Dr. John F. Glaser, includes a cash prize.

 Jochem is the son of Mrs. Mary Schlegel of Hartford. Wis.

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