News and Notes

Davis named to Dean’s List at UAA

Marilynn Davis of Nikiski has been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 term at University of Alaska Anchorage. The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn at least 3.5 GPA during the semester.

Soldotna, Nikiski graduates earn BP Principals Scholarships

— Brian Dusek, a graduating senior from the Soldotna High School received a $4,000 scholarship and is among 25 winners of the BP Principals Scholarship program state wide.

— Matthew Minium, a graduating senior from the Nikiski Middle/High School received a $4,000 scholarship and is among 25 winners of the BP Principals Scholarship program state wide.

Since 1985, BP has awarded more than $3.8 million to 825 Alaska students who have excelled in academics and community service.

Loomis completes Air Force basic training

U.S. Air Force Airman Kenadee C. Loomis graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Loomis is the daughter of Elizabeth Molitor of Soap Lake, Wash., and David Molitor of Coulee City, Wash., and granddaughter of John Loomis of Sterling, Alaska, Lois Sanders of Ephrata, Wash., and Linda Loomis of Lake Havasu, Ariz.

She is a 2016 graduate of Almira-Coulee-Hartline High School, Coulee City, Wash.

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