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May 20, 1947
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
James S. MacKinnon Jr., son of Juneau residents, graduates cum laude from University of Alaska with BS degree, wins Ira J. Brumbach Memorial Award for character and service, and is named to Who's Who among students for second year.
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HIGH HONOR
AWARDED TO
JUNEAU BOY
J. S. MacKinnon, Jr., Graduates Cum Laude,
U. of Alaska
James S. MacKinnon Jr., of Juneau, headed a class of 14 who were awarded degrees in graduation exercises yesterday from the University of Alaska, receiving Cum Laude honors along with his degree as Bachelor of Science. Young MacKinnon also was honored by receiving the Ira J. Brumbach Memorial Award, given for outstanding character, manhood and service to the University.
MacKinnon also was chosen for the second year as one of the few students whose name will appear in the 1946-47 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. MacKinnon and a graduate of Juneau High School.
Young MacKinnon returned from Fairbanks this morning, along with a fellow student, Harvey Roberts of Philadelphia, who will spend the summer here as guest of the MacKinnons, returning to the University of Alaska next fall for his degree.
Mr. and Mrs. MacKinnon, who flew to Fairbanks for the graduation exercises, will return later this week by way of Anchorage.
AWARDED TO
JUNEAU BOY
J. S. MacKinnon, Jr., Graduates Cum Laude,
U. of Alaska
James S. MacKinnon Jr., of Juneau, headed a class of 14 who were awarded degrees in graduation exercises yesterday from the University of Alaska, receiving Cum Laude honors along with his degree as Bachelor of Science. Young MacKinnon also was honored by receiving the Ira J. Brumbach Memorial Award, given for outstanding character, manhood and service to the University.
MacKinnon also was chosen for the second year as one of the few students whose name will appear in the 1946-47 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. MacKinnon and a graduate of Juneau High School.
Young MacKinnon returned from Fairbanks this morning, along with a fellow student, Harvey Roberts of Philadelphia, who will spend the summer here as guest of the MacKinnons, returning to the University of Alaska next fall for his degree.
Mr. and Mrs. MacKinnon, who flew to Fairbanks for the graduation exercises, will return later this week by way of Anchorage.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Graduation Honors
Cum Laude
University Of Alaska
Juneau
Who's Who
Academic Achievement
What entities or persons were involved?
James S. Mackinnon Jr.
J. S. Mackinnon
Mrs. J. S. Mackinnon
Harvey Roberts
Where did it happen?
Juneau, University Of Alaska, Fairbanks, Anchorage
Story Details
Key Persons
James S. Mackinnon Jr.
J. S. Mackinnon
Mrs. J. S. Mackinnon
Harvey Roberts
Location
Juneau, University Of Alaska, Fairbanks, Anchorage
Event Date
1946
Story Details
James S. MacKinnon Jr. of Juneau graduates cum laude with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alaska, receives the Ira J. Brumbach Memorial Award for outstanding character, manhood, and service, and is selected for the second year for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.