Midlothian Native Erin Bartholomew Named to Spring 2013 Dean's List at Whittier College

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WHITTER, CA (07/16/2013)(readMedia)-- Midlothian native Erin Bartholomew was named to the Spring 2013 Dean's List in recognition for her academic excellence. The Spanish major graduated from Whittier College in May with academic distinction in the major and received the Martin Ortiz Award for Academic Excellence in Spanish during the spring honors convocation.

In addition to excelling in the classroom, Bartholomew shone as a Poet athlete. The long-distance swimmer received several honors from the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) for her record setting performances in the pool.

Undergraduate students are awarded Dean's List honors if he or she earns a 3.70 grade point average (GPA) while completing a full-time course load (12 units) in the fall and spring terms.

Founded by Quakers in 1887, Whittier College is an independent, four-year college offering a traditional liberal arts program integrated with both professional and pre-professional courses of study. With an emphasis on diversity, community, and curricular innovation, the College's primary mission is to endow students with the education, skills, and values appropriate for global leadership and service. Whittier College is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).