Recently 79 students at DeSales University were recognized for academic achievement in an on-campus celebration. Students who have a 3.75 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale while having more than 54 graded credits qualified for the honor.

Local students include:

• Karlyna Kemery of Slatington

• Madison Macknis of Walnutport

• Therese McCormick of Lehighton

• Sarah Schmidt of Walnutport