CARLISLE, Pa. — Dickinson College has announced that six local residents were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. All students earning a position on the Dean’s List — a recognition of academic excellence — must have a gradepoint average of 3.7 or above on a 4.0 GPA scale for the semester. The honorees include the following: Jenna Festa, a sophomore International Business and Management major. A graduate of the Union County Academy for Performing Arts in Scotch Plains, she is the daughter of Christian and Jennifer Festa of Clark.

Katie Lynskey, a sophomore Chemistry and Philosophy major. She is a Cranford High School graduate and the daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Lynskey of Cranford.

Riley Martin, a senior Mathematics and History major. The Cranford High School graduate is the child of Paul Martin and Astra Brauer of Cranford.

Catherine Puckett, a first-year student and a graduate of Westfield High School. She is the daughter of Steven Puckett and Teresa Ward of Westfield.

Ryan Bergh Thies, a junior History and Medieval and Early Modern Studies major. A graduate of Oratory Preparatory School in Summit, he is the son of Eric Thies and Martha Bergh of Scotch Plains.

Brianna Weber, a senior Dance and American Studies major. She is a Westfield High School graduate and the daughter of Aaron and Michelle Weber of Westfield.

Dickinson College, located in historic Carlisle, Pa., was chartered in 1783. The private college is nationally recognized for its cross-disciplinary, active approach to learning, international education, civic engagement and its commitment to teaching its students about sustainability across the curriculum, the community and the globe. For more information, visit www.dickinson.edu.