The 2009 NALS of West Michigan Scholarship recipient, Lauren Fritz, is a Grand Valley State University student with a GPA of 3.853.  She has completed her fifth semester and has been on the Dean’s List every semester.  She is a member of the Law Society, the Association of Criminal Justice Students and Alpha Phi Sigma which is a Criminal Justice Honor Society.  She actively volunteers and has participated in mentoring children with troubled upbringings.  Both of her parents are self-employed, so she must work in order to pay her own tuition (she has one brother who is also attending college).  After she receives her Bachelor’s degree she plans on attending law school.  A Professor stated she is dedicated, exceptionally hard worker and reflects academic excellence.  Her supervisor referred to her as having great interpersonal skills, a fast learner, and possesses a strong work ethic.  Although she did not receive the State award, she was a very deserving candidate.