Kristen Bockovich of Grand Marais graduated magna cum laude from Bemidji State University. She received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education during the school’s 92nd commencement ceremonies May 6 at Sanford Center. Bemidji State University President Richard Hanson conferred the degrees.
The tradition of granting commencement honors dates from the practices common to the earliest colleges and universities of Europe in the 13th century. Graduates receiving magna cum laude (with great praise or distinction) honors have achieved an overall grade point average of 3.70.
Kristen is the daughter of Dale and Linda Bockovich of Grand Marais. She is a 2006 graduate of Cook County High School.
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