[KETTERING, OH, 2/5/19] – This week 46 students at The Modern College of Design were recognized for their academic achievement in the first semester of the 2018-2019 school year. Awards acknowledged the students’ accomplishments such as high-ranking GPAs, perfect attendance, and exceptional work.

Students receiving the distinction of being added to The President’s List, the college’s honor for cumulative GPAs of 3.75 or higher, include:
• Josey Allen
• Lauren Beaudry
• Abby Beneke
• Kathryn Boor
• Maddie Brotzge
• Hope Bruggeman
• Kai Denton
• Sophia DiSalvo
• Logan Fischer
• Ally Graham
• Hannah Greil
• Tiffany Gunter
• Isa Jackson
• Emma Jones
• Samantha Kuck
• Abby Lands
• Kiana Lopez
• Maggie McCartney
• Shelby Miller
• Brennan Moore
• Brie Mullins
• Shelby Perkins
• Cassie Rapier
• Owen Rendel
• Adam Richardson
• Samantha L. Ross
• Laura Rossiter
• Rachel Ruth
• Kaylee Showalter
• Tara Springer
• Eva Stammen
• Alexis Stitt
• Rachael Shurte
• Ethan VanEtten
• Madison Weber
• Angelica Weimer
• Anthony Weir
• Kelly Whybrew
• Oksona Wineinger
• Nina Wurzelbacher
• Josie Zamora

Students achieving perfect attendance for the Fall 2018 semester are:
• Lauren Beaudry
• Megan Carpenter
• Kai Denton
• Tiffany Gunter
• Hannah Harris
• Isa Jackson
• Nathan Kleckner
• Adam Richardson
• Samantha L. Ross
• Tara Springer
• Rachel Van Scyoc
• Sadie Wick
• Oksona Wineinger

The Award of Excellence honors students who achieved both a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher and perfect attendance for the Fall 2018 semester. These students are:
• Lauren Beaudry
• Kai Denton
• Tiffany Gunter
• Isa Jackson
• Adam Richardson
• Samantha L. Ross
• Tara Springer
• Oksona Wineinger

Additionally, two Awards of Excellence were given to students who achieved a GPA of 3.75 or higher and were also selected as The Modern’s “Students to Watch” in the February edition of Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) magazine. GDUSA is a national publication for design professionals.

These awards were given to:
• Shelby Miller
• Owen Rendel

“Recognizing these students extends beyond their outstanding academic achievements. Each day they bring their integrity, passion, and exceptional work to campus,” stated Jessica Barry, president of The Modern. “I look forward to watching these students excel throughout the remainder of the year.”