The following students made the Seattle Pacific University 2009 winter quarter dean's list. Students on the 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; Daniel L. Lane.
Mattawa -- Nicholas R. Dufault.
Pasco -- Andrew D. Brauer; Chelsea A. Kramer.
Paterson -- Jamie L. Tucker.
Richland -- Caitlin H. Dunham; Ryan C. Grandy; Cynthia L. Hickey; John H. Huebner; Rachel J. Mayhew; Jake W. Sharp; Andrew D. Sholin.
West Richland -- Bethany J. Deibler.
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