Jakob F. Palches was awarded an associate of science degree in general studies at Massachusetts Bay Community College in Wellesley on May 28, 2009. He was placed on the dean’s list in recognition of superior academic achievement for the spring semester 2009.

He will enter the University of Massachusetts Amherst in September 2009 to continue his undergraduate studies in the arts and sciences.

Jakob is again spending the summer as a volunteer counselor at Camp Jabberwocky in Vineyard Haven.

He also plans to visit soon with his tw o older sisters, Kate Palches Wing and Jennie Palches Grant, and their families on the West Coast. A highlight will be camping and hiking in British Columbia with Kate and family.

Jake’s parents are Annie and Peter Palches of Oak Bluffs.