DES MOINES, IA (07/19/2012)(readMedia)-- The following local residents received a grade point average of 4.0 and have been named to the Drake University President's List for the Spring 2012 semester:

Kathryn Hamilton of Blue Grass

Stephanie Merrick of Eldridge

Daniel Pelletier of Davenport

Jordan Porter of Eldridge

Hayley Thomson of Davenport

Matthew Van of Coal Valley

Taylor Bender of Eldridge

Lindsey Garner of East Moline

Talor Gray of Port Byron

Tori Groves of Port Byron

Eric Hartmann of Davenport

Ryan Hendricks of Rock Island

Hailey Kitzmann of Blue Grass

Marlana Kulig of Coal Valley

Taylor Larson of Coal Valley

Steven Merrick of Eldridge

Holly Nelson of Eldridge

Chelsea Rink of Davenport

Drake is a private, independent university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an enrollment of approximately 3,300 full-time undergraduate students from 50 states and 50 countries. Drake University's mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.