The following students made the Seattle Pacific University 2008 autumn quarter dean's list. Students on the dean's list have completed at least 12 credits and attained a 3.50 or higher grade-point average.
Burbank -- Myles F. Melton.
Kennewick -- Kristen L. Andre, Danielle R. Benningfield, Samuel H. Henager, Daniel L. Lane.
Mattawa -- Nicholas R. Dufault.
Pasco -- Chelsea A. Kramer.
Patterson -- Jamie L. Tucker.
Richland -- Ryan C. Grandy, Ashley J. Hofferber, John H. Huebner, Jake W. Sharp, Andrew D. Sholin, Angela R. Wodrich, Lindsey L. Wodrich.
West Richland -- Bethany J. Deibler.
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