Heather VanCuyk of Combined Locks honored by Ripon College

2011 May 11

VanCuyk VanCuyk of Combined Locks, Wis. was honored with membership in the Laurel Society at Ripon College's recent 2011 Awards Convocation. VanCuyk is a junior Educational Studies EC/MC and Anthropology major.

The Laurel Society is Ripon College's senior honorary organization, recognizing student achievement in all disciplines. Founded in 1965 as an honorary and service organization for junior and senior women only, it later welcomed men as well. While it has at times engaged in service activities on campus and in the community, its primary function is honorary.

Heather is the daughter of Mr. John F. VanCuyk of New London, Wis. and Ms. Elizabeth C. Erickson of Appleton, Wis.

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