11 Local Students Make QU's Dean's List

The following area residents were named to the dean's list for the Spring 2012 semester at Quinnipiac University:

• Ariana Acquarulo of Northford
• Meghan Curran of North Branford
• Andrew Lavoie of North Branford
• John Lecardo of North Branford
• Daniel Mercado of North Branford
• Shelby Pierson of Northford
• Ashely Sgro of Northford
• Stephanie Sgro of Northford
• Katherine Sullivan of North Branford
• Kristen Sullivan of North Branford
• Alyssa Thomas of North Branford

To qualify for the dean's list, a student must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Full-time students must complete at least 14 credits, including 12 that have been graded A through C in a semester. Part-time students must complete at least six credits during a semester to be eligible.

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