Alexa Behrendt, 5, of Sauk Rapids competed June 18-19 for the Princess division title of National Miss America, winning top overall finalist, at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Bloomington. Contestants are scored in four areas of the following: community service project, interview skills, personal introduction and formal wear. Alexa’s interests include gymnastics, swimming, reenacting youtube videos, and rescuing worms and bugs. She is the daughter of Sondra Behrendt and Mike Goerger.
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Four Sauk Rapids students were recently named to the spring dean’s list at Bethel University, St. Paul.
They are the following: Kendra Gross, a senior, daughter of Amy and Daniel Gross; Kelsey Spies, a senior, daughter of Sheryl Spies; Ryan Spies, a sophomore, son of Sheryl Spies; and Shayna Studenski, a senior, daughter of Tammy and Dennis Studenski.
Students must earn a minimum 3.6 grade-point average to qualify for this honor.
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Two Sauk Rapids students were recently named to the spring dean’s list at Bemidji State University.
They are Noah Simondet and Brianna Willie.
Students must earn a minimum 3.5 grade-point average to qualify for this honor.
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Two Sauk Rapids students were recently named to the spring dean’s list at Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter.
They are Danielle Kirchner and Andrew Lupinek.
Students must earn a minimum 3.7 grade-point average to qualify for this honor.
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Kendra Gross, daughter of Amy and Daniel Gross of Sauk Rapids, recently graduated with a major in history from Bethel University, St. Paul.
