Ross Barker Earns Prestigious Academic Award at Illinois College

2012 Jul 6

Ross Barker of Freeport was among the students at Illinois College recognized for academic excellence April 27 when the liberal arts college held its annual Honors Day Celebration.

Barker, a junior, was inducted into Lambda Pi Eta and awarded Ruth Melville Bellatti Music Honor Scholarship. Lambda Pi Eta is a national honor society for students in communication studies.  The Ruth Melville Bellatti Music Honor Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate excellence in music performance and scholarship.

Barker, a graduate of Orangeville High School, is the son of Linda Barker of Freeport and Creighton Barker of Orangeville.

Founded in 1829, Illinois College is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.