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Congrats to another group of DA STEM graduates!



I am proud that we are graduating another class of Dimensions Academy students.  These students took 2 years of college science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) classes at Normandale Community College.  The following 17 students have completed our rigorous program:

Andrew Barton
Jonathan Busch
Robert Holzman
Grace Jarvis
Zach Jensen
Alexander Kiner
Clare Koll
Anne Louise Kolstad
Preston Le
Gabriel Meier
Ethan Nguyen
Hoang Nguyen
Josephy Shetaye
Isaac Stein
Zach Studdiford
Christina Timm
Walter Van Dyke


The following students are being recognized for excellence in a particular class.  They were chosen by a committee of NCC professors:

College Algebra:  Clare Koll
Trigonometry:  Zach Studdiford
Computer Science:  Isaac Stein
College Physics:  Grace Jarvis
Geology:  Robbie Holzman
Chemistry:  Preston Le
Calculus I:  Gabe Meier
Calculus II:  Joseph Shetaye

Since we are unable to have our DA graduation this year we are sending students their certificates and awards in the mail.  We are sorry that we are not able to honor you in person this year.  

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