Et cetera : Local students present at Scholarship Celebration Day

Area students will present during Undergraduate Scholarship Celebration Day, held Dec. 11 at Central College. The event will provide students with the opportunity to showcase their research and projects in a variety of disciplines.

Hailey Benson of Newhall is a junior studying biochemistry. Her presentation is called "The Harmala Alkaloids and their Correlation with Bees."

Scott Thenhaus of Blairstown is a senior studying communication studies. His presentation is called "Field of Dreams Impact on the Black Sox Scandal and History of Baseball."

Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1,500 undergraduate students. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. The college is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southeast of Des Moines. Learn more at www.central.edu.