Euclid Resident Named Outstanding Senior at Baldwin Wallace

Elise Wallis of Euclid was one of just eight exemplary Baldwin Wallace University graduating seniors, out of 814 members of the Class of 2013, to receive The Outstanding Senior Award. The award recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in all areas of their University endeavors including academics, leadership, service, campus involvement and off-campus educational opportunities, such as study abroad, internships and research.

Wallis, a 2009 graduate of Lake Catholic High School, is the daughter of Laurie and Frank Wallis. In her years at BW, she studied abroad in Tunisia and participated in the Model African Union, the Model United Nations and the American Public Health Association's National Conference. She graduated from BW in May with a degree in Political Science and Public Health.

Baldwin Wallace University, founded in 1845, was one of the first colleges to admit students without regard to race or gender. An independent, coeducational university of 4,500 students, BW offers coursework in the liberal arts tradition in more than 60 academic areas. Located in Berea, 12 miles from downtown Cleveland, BW offers students the cultural, educational and business advantages of a major metropolitan area. For more information, visit www.bw.edu.