Community Editor

The following area students have been named to the Ripon College Dean's List for the spring 2013 semester, which recognizes academic excellence.

Residents who applied for federal disaster aid following the flooding in April can expect a visit soon from a FEMA inspector. Homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the storms may register for assistance online at www.fema.gov or www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by telephone at 800.621.3362.

Tye Johnson's fifth grade class from Beye Elementary School conducted a fundraiser earlier this year that raised more than $1000 in support of the fight against human trafficking. Based on the success of this initiative, the students will be conducting another fundraiser to benefit the same cause. The event, which is titled "Catching Dreams for Canvass," will be held at the Both Sides Art Gallery in Pilsen on Saturday, May 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Anne Slanina, a doctoral student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) and Oak Park native, was inducted into the prestigious Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society at the 10th Annual Bouchet Conference on Diversity and Graduate Education held recently at Yale University.