Nick Hillstrom of Liberty Lake and Troy Wellington of Greenacres were both recent honors award recipient in the College of Science, Health and Engineering, Eastern Washington University announced last month. 

Hillstrom graduated in 3D animation and game development in June. He is the son of Tim and Carolyn Hillstrom of Liberty Lake and a 2008 graduate of Central Valley High School. 

Wellington served in the U.S. Navy as an aviation electricians mate for 20 years before studying computer information systems at Eastern and graduating in June. He is the son of David and Phyllis Wellington of Liberty Lake and a 1985 graduate of Central Valley High School.

Janae Schneidmiller of Liberty Lake was awarded a bachelor's degree from Whitworth University earlier this year, the Spokane school announced in July. Schneidmiller is the daughter of Ross and Kelli Schneidmiller. 

The following students from Liberty Lake were named to the Dean's List for the spring quarter at Eastern Washington University: 

Ryan Conley, Tyler Dines, Garrett Hendrick, Sarah Herner, Ashley Hickson, Nicholas Hillstrom, Madison Hilpert, Patrick Hinea, Leslie Ho, Beth Hotchkiss, Anne Johnson, Alexandra Kern, Amanda Maifeld, Maria McCauley, Madison McNett, Nathan Nelson, Eric Norman, Elizabeth Otis, Shelby Pace, Brooke Petersen, Hannah Robb, Janelle Schweitzer, Jessica Sharpe, Kendra Sherrill, Michael Sherry, Austin Simpson, Acacia Smith, Adam Stintzi, Moriah Svenonius, Connor Szott, Amber Troyer, Nicholas Valentine and Kaylee Wilhelm.

Paige Wanner and Rebecca Wolf of Liberty Lake were named to the spring semester honor roll at Montana State University in Bozeman. The students achieved a 3.5 GPA or better.