honor roll
noun
: a roster of names of persons deserving honor
especially
: a list of students achieving academic distinction
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The following Naperville residents have been recognized by their colleges or universities for their academic achievements by being named to honor rolls, dean’s lists and other similar lists.
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Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
Ava was on the honor roll and played soccer, her obituary said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2025
Marchionni is an honor roll student and should be one of the top baseball players in the state next year.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 11 July 2025
The following Naperville residents have completed college/university degrees or have been named to their school’s dean’s list, honor roll or similar academic achievement list.
Names, degrees and honors appear below as provided by the respective schools.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
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Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
Ava was on the honor roll and played soccer, her obituary said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2025
Marchionni is an honor roll student and should be one of the top baseball players in the state next year.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 11 July 2025
The following Naperville residents have completed college/university degrees or have been named to their school’s dean’s list, honor roll or similar academic achievement list.
Names, degrees and honors appear below as provided by the respective schools.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
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“Honor roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honor%20roll. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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