Local Student Margaret Smith of Winnetka Earns Academic Recognition at Skidmore College

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (06/26/2012)(readMedia)-- Margaret Smith, a member of the Class of 2012 at Skidmore College, earned academic recognition at the college this spring.

She is the daughter of John Smith and Elizabeth Holmes of Winnetka.

Smith earned a B.A. degree summa cum laude with honor in theater at Skidmore's 101st commencement in May. In addition she received the Theater Prize, awarded in recognition of a senior theater major who has shown excellence and commitment within a particular concentration in the major.

She earned honors for academic work completed during the spring semester.

Founded in 1903, Skidmore College is a coeducational, liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 2,400 students. The college grants the bachelor's degree in some 60 majors, including both traditional liberal arts disciplines and preprofessional programs. Skidmore also awards the master of arts in liberal studies degree.

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