Natalie Fast, daughter of Greg and Sharon Fast of Littleton, Colo., graduated with distinction in anthropology and cum laude from Colorado College in May. In addition, she was just placed on the dean's list for the 2007-2008 academic year; students are placed on the dean's list if they have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher while carrying a full class load for the academic year.

Fast was awarded the Courtney Cusick Memorial Award for outstanding senior paper in anthropology at Colorado College's annual Academic Honors Convocation. She was involved in Honor Council and Seekers at Colorado College.

Fast is a 2004 graduate of Highlands Ranch High School in Highlands Ranch. She is working with Colorado College Summer Conferences for the summer.

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