Lisa Perkins of Ripon Honored at Ripon College Awards Convocation

2012 May 7

Lisa Perkins, a junior Undeclared major from Ripon, was recently honored at the 2012 Ripon College Awards Convocation, an annual event recognizing student achievement during the academic year. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David A. Perkins of Dewey, Ariz.

Perkins received the following honor(s):

Membership in Sigma Tau Delta. Sigma Tau Delta's central purpose is to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate and professional studies. Sigma Tau Delta also recognizes the accomplishments of professional writers who have contributed to the fields of language and literature.

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