Three Benzie County Students Make Albion Dean's List

Hard work and dedication are paying off for three Benzie County students who earned spots on Albion College's spring semester dean's list.

The honor requires maintaining a grade point average of 3.75 or higher. Students who achieve this mark for three consecutive semesters earn the additional title of Albion College Fellow.

Morgan Hurd from Beulah made the dean's list for the second semester while pursuing a double major in psychology and kinesiology with a focus on exercise science. A Frankfort High School graduate, Hurd is the child of Traci Hultman and Thomas Hurd.

Blake Miller from Frankfort achieved dean's list recognition for an impressive eighth semester before graduating summa cum laude this spring. Miller earned a finance degree with a minor in sports communication, capping off four years of consistent academic achievement at the highest level.

Miles Pritchett from Honor joined the dean's list for the second semester while majoring in sports communication. The Benzie Central High School graduate is the child of Esau Pritchett.

Why This Inspires

These three students represent more than just good grades. They show what's possible when young people from small Michigan communities set their sights high and put in the work to reach their goals.

Miller's four consecutive years on the dean's list while balancing a finance major and sports communication minor demonstrates remarkable consistency. Meanwhile, Hurd's ambitious double major in two demanding fields shows the kind of drive that leads to breakthrough careers in healthcare and wellness.

Their success also reflects the strong foundation provided by Benzie County schools. Frankfort High School and Benzie Central High School prepared these students to compete and excel at the collegiate level.

These achievements open doors for bright futures, whether in psychology, finance, sports media, or fields these students haven't even discovered yet.