News-Chronicle
The Epilepsy Foundation of Central and Northeast Wisconsin has announced three local winners for the 19th Annual "Everybody's Different" Multi-media Contest, which was held as part of National Epilepsy Month in November.
Alicia Slusarek of St. Joseph School, Green Bay, won in the 6-8 grade visual category, Brooke Leanna of Pulaski Community Middle School, won in the 6-8 grade literature category and Kayla Stankevitz of Parkview Middle School, Green Bay, won in the 6-8 grade visual category.
The contest was held to help promote awareness and understanding of people who are different due to disabilities, physical appearance, race or ethnic background. The Epilepsy Foundation of Central and Northeast Wisconsin is a United Way agency dedicated to promoting health, independence and opportunity among children and adults with seizure disorders, while increasing understanding and acceptance of epilepsy.
The following students graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee during commencement held Dec. 21:
Green Bay: Christopher Polomis, Daniel Johnson, Hann-Ah Hong, Justin Edwards, Kevin Mueller, Mark Natzke, Michael Schmidt, Erin Peot, Jill Vandenberg, Kelly Vaile, Kristin Beightol, Wendy Hopp, Helen Bader. Oneida: Sara Poggi.
Kurt Carlson was named to the Advance Program Dean's List at Hannibal-LaGrange College, Hannibal, Mo.
To qualify, a student must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The Advance Program is a degree completion program designed for working adults, offering bachelor's degrees in organization management and administration of justice.
Randi Shedlosky, daughter of Pete and Cindy Shedlosky of Green Bay, was awarded a bachelor of arts degree from Monmouth College, Monmouth, Ill. She was a communication and theater arts/psychology major.