The following students have been named to the dean's list for academic excellence for the spring 2012 semester at Bethel University, St. Paul, Minn.:

• Kylin Bennethum, is the daughter of Scott and Katerina Bennethum from Maple Grove, MN.

• Darcy Blackford, is the daughter of Gregg and Stacy Blackford from Maple Grove, MN.

• Morgan Eikill, is the daughter of Richard and Julie Eikill from Maple Grove, MN.

• Darwin Graser, is the son of James and Nancy Graser from Maple Grove, MN.

• David Griffith, is the son of John and Lisa Griffith from Maple Grove, MN.

• Leigh Kreklau, is the daughter of Steve and Karen Kreklau from Maple Grove, MN.

• Jenna Mernin, is the daughter of Dave and Debbie Meissner from Maple Grove, MN.

• Sarah Ouverson, is the daughter of Jeff and Carmen Ouverson from Maple Grove, MN.

The dean's list honors students who achieve an scholastic record during a semester with a grade point average of 3.6 or greater.