honor roll
noun
: a roster of names of persons deserving honor
especially
: a list of students achieving academic distinction
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The outlet reported that students at Thornwood High School gathered on the school’s football field for a memorial this week, releasing balloons and sharing stories about Holden, who was an honor roll student in addition to his success on the court.
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 8 Aug. 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, 21 July 2025
The 62-beach honor roll includes 34 in Orange County, 12 in San Diego County, and seven in L.A. County.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 8 Aug. 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, 21 July 2025
The 62-beach honor roll includes 34 in Orange County, 12 in San Diego County, and seven in L.A. County.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
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“Honor roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honor%20roll. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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