Former South Whidbey resident Amy Arand has earned a spot on the Dean’s List at Pacific Lutheran University for fall quarter, 2014, according to a recent news release. 

In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, students must complete 12 hours of graded coursework and earn a semester grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5.

Arand graduated from South Whidbey High School in 2012 and is majoring in Studio Art Education.

She will be participating in a teaching practicum at Ferruci Junior High School in Puyallup in fall of 2015, according to the release.

Arand is also studying music and is a member of the Pacific Lutheran University piano ensemble and the University Symphony Orchestra.

She is a former member of Whidbey Island Dance Theatre and is presently co-captain of Pacific Lutheran University’s dance team. She will be performing at the university’s annual dance showcase on April 10-11, according to the release.