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June 11, 2011

Achievers published 6-12-11

Enid News and Eagle

Students make OU college honor roll



Three local students have have been named to the dean’s honor roll at College of Allied Health on the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center campus for the spring 2011 semester.

The students honored for outstanding academic performance in the program include:

Chelsea Dupus, doctor of physical therapy. She is the daughter of Cliff Wayne and Colleen Kay Dupus, Enid.

Miranda Faith Hemming, bachelor of science in medical imaging and radiation sciences in sonography. She is the daughter of Michael Joseph and Jerry Ann Hemming, Enid.

Katie Knapik, master of arts in speech in language pathology. She is the daughter of Jay Robert and Karen Sue Knapik, Enid.



Lewis selected to NSHSS membership



Enid High School student Alexander R. Lewis has been selected for membership to National Society of High School Scholars.

The society recognizes top scholars who have achieved academic excellence.

“On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognized the hard work, sacrifice and commitment that Alexander has demonstrated to achieve this level of academic excellence,” said. Claes Nobel, NSHSS founder and chairman, and a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prize awards. “Alexander is now a member of a unique community of scholars, a community that represents our very best hope for the future.”

Member students can earn scholarship opportunities, be invited to academic competitions and free events, have access to member-only resources and publications and participate in programs offered by educational partners and online forums and receive personalized items and publicity honors.

Lewis is the son of Terry and Delia Lewis, Enid.



Stark to attend opera training program



Kelsey Stark, of Enid, will participate in the CoOPERAtive Program, an opera training program at Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton, N.J., in July.

She is one of 27 singers selected from hundreds from around the world who auditioned to be a CoOPERAtive Fellow.

Presented by professionals in the field of opera, the CoOPERAtive Program helps young singers prepare for acceptance into an advanced young artist or summer apprentice program. It is distinguished by its personal approach to developing a customized program for each singer. The faculty assess the strengths of each participant, nurture each singer's talents and assist in her skill development.

The three-week program includes private coaching focusing on operatic style, performance techniques, dramatic presentation, language and diction, body awareness, and resume and application advice.

The CoOPERAtive Program is directed by Westminster Choir College faculty members Laura Brooks Rice and Christopher Arneson.

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